PHOTO JOURNEYhttp://phototravelings.blogspot.com/Let us take you through a blissful Journey through Photographs !!!ennoreply@blogger.com (VJ Sharma)Mon, 21 Jan 2019 13:31:14 PSTBlogger http://www.blogger.com2347125noreply@blogger.comnoTravellingcamera.com is India&#39;s leading Travel &amp; Photography blog which is running for more than 10 Years and have more than 10 Million views. All of us look at the world with a different vision and we have different interpretations of it. SometimTravellingcamera.com is India&#39;s leading Travel &amp; Photography blog which is running for more than 10 Years and have more than 10 Million views. All of us look at the world with a different vision and we have different interpretations of it. Sometimes some experiences, places, thoughts, and sights are so difficult to describe in words that you wish you could replay them to the world. You are welcome to this beautiful canvas known as Photo Journey. Discover the world with us.blogspot/ANQShttps://feedburner.google.comथाईलैंड में 10 दिन की छुट्टी - हमारे यात्रा कार्यक्रम का विवरणhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/ANQS/~3/icTlOMXor9o/10-days-tinerary-for-thailand.htmlAyuthhayaBangkokChiang MaiMobilegiriPhi Phi IslandsPhuketSouth East AsiaThailandThailand Tourismnoreply@blogger.com (VJ Sharma)Sun, 20 Jan 2019 20:54:14 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036234607292296397.post-3602741787579981758<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eF5eCzGUv3c/XDOhISTgN-I/AAAAAAAA6mA/uFhXv5BY1dc498Gx16aDLlmDK6G4u6amwCLcBGAs/s1600/10%2BDays%2Bin%2BVacation%2Bin%2BThailand%2B-%2BHow%2Bwe%2Barrived%2Bon%2Bour%2Bitinerary.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br class="Apple-interchange-newline"><img alt="To be honest, we started planning for our Christmas vacations very late. This is the peak tourist season and if you start planning in the mid of November, you are less likely to get good deals. However, we still managed to plan a 10-day trip to Thailand and complete it within our budget of Rs. 1.25L, including airfare and stay. Needless to say, we are very proud of ourselves, especially because of the trip was adventurous as well as relaxing. In fact, we were quite sad when the trip drew to an end and didn&#39;t feel like coming back. Wish vacations could last forever!" border="0" data-original-height="790" data-original-width="1280" height="394" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eF5eCzGUv3c/XDOhISTgN-I/AAAAAAAA6mA/uFhXv5BY1dc498Gx16aDLlmDK6G4u6amwCLcBGAs/s640/10%2BDays%2Bin%2BVacation%2Bin%2BThailand%2B-%2BHow%2Bwe%2Barrived%2Bon%2Bour%2Bitinerary.jpeg" title="10 Days in Vacation in Thailand - How we arrived on our itinerary" width="640"></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br></span><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;">यह इस <a href="https://phototravelings.blogspot.com/2019/01/10-days-itnerary-for-thailand-vacation.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ब्लॉग-पोस्ट</a> का अनुवाद है !</span><br><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;">हमने अपनी क्रिसमस की छुट्टियों की योजना बहुत देर से शुरू की। यह पीक टूरिस्ट सीजन है और यदि आप नवंबर के मध्य में योजना बनाना शुरू करते हैं, तो आपको अच्छे सौदे मिलने की संभावना कम है। हालाँकि, हम अभी भी थाईलैंड की 10-दिवसीय यात्रा की योजना बना रहे हैं और इसे अपने बजट के भीतर पूरा कर रहे हैं। 1.25L, विमान किराया और ठहरने सहित। कहने की जरूरत नहीं है, हम खुद पर बहुत गर्व करते हैं, खासकर यात्रा के कारण रोमांच के साथ-साथ आराम भी। वास्तव में, हम काफी दुखी थे जब यात्रा समाप्त हो गई और वापस आने का मन नहीं कर रहा था। काश छुट्टियां हमेशा के लिए रह सकती हैं!</span></div></div><a href="http://phototravelings.blogspot.com/2019/01/10-days-tinerary-for-thailand.html#more"></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script async src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script>
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</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/ANQS/~4/icTlOMXor9o" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>0Bangkok, Thailand13.7563309 100.5017651000000613.2627269 99.856318100000053 14.2499349 101.14721210000006http://phototravelings.blogspot.com/2019/01/10-days-tinerary-for-thailand.htmlTop 10 things to do & Travel Hacks for Chiang Mai City of Thailandhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/ANQS/~3/EgkwFKBK6-g/top-10-things-to-do-in-chiang-mai-thailand-travel-hacks.htmlChiang MaifoodKhao SoiLocal CommuteMain Places to visitMarketMassageMobilegiriNight MarketSea foodShoppingSongthaewTemplesThai MassageThailandTrainsTrekkingTukTuknoreply@blogger.com (VJ Sharma)Thu, 17 Jan 2019 22:01:10 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036234607292296397.post-2214676397575249048<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-f73mM9HVQUk/XD9lLSb2bqI/AAAAAAAA6rw/pLj9J3bjnS0HZR5MHpxKHrQD-l_n-KyuQCPcBGAYYCw/s1600/Temple%2Bon%2Bthe%2BHill%252C%2BTribe%2Bin%2Bthe%2Bforest%252C%2Band%2Bmore%2Bin%2BChiang%2BMai%2B%257C%257C%2B10-Day%2BVacation%2Bin%2BThailand%2B%2528Day%2B2%25298.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Interestingly I never believed in this Top 10 thing but while I was travelling in Thailand, I was searching such posts for different place. Certainly I consulted multiple blogs to decide what aligns with my interests but I found it useful. Through this post, I am going to share about main things to visit in Chiang, activities to do, why Chiang May is great place for shopping, Currency exchange tips, tips for cheap commute within &amp; around the city etc. This post shares lot of Travel Hacks for travelers and backpackers visiting this beautiful city in North Thailand. " border="0" data-original-height="811" data-original-width="1280" height="404" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-f73mM9HVQUk/XD9lLSb2bqI/AAAAAAAA6rw/pLj9J3bjnS0HZR5MHpxKHrQD-l_n-KyuQCPcBGAYYCw/s640/Temple%2Bon%2Bthe%2BHill%252C%2BTribe%2Bin%2Bthe%2Bforest%252C%2Band%2Bmore%2Bin%2BChiang%2BMai%2B%257C%257C%2B10-Day%2BVacation%2Bin%2BThailand%2B%2528Day%2B2%25298.jpeg" title="Top 10 things to do &amp; Travel Hacks for Chiang Mai City of Thailand" width="640"></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Interestingly I never believed in this Top 10 thing but while I was <a href="https://phototravelings.blogspot.com/2019/01/10-days-itnerary-for-thailand-vacation.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">travelling in Thailand</a>, I was searching such posts for different place. Certainly I consulted multiple blogs to decide what aligns with my interests but I found it useful. Through this post, I am going to share about main things to visit in Chiang, activities to do, why Chiang May is great place for shopping, Currency exchange tips, tips for cheap commute within &amp; around the city etc. This post shares lot of Travel Hacks for travelers and backpackers visiting this beautiful city in North Thailand. </span></div></div><a href="http://phototravelings.blogspot.com/2019/01/top-10-things-to-do-in-chiang-mai-thailand-travel-hacks.html#more"></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script async src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script>
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</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/ANQS/~4/EgkwFKBK6-g" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>0Chiang Mai, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai, Thailand18.7060641 98.98171630000001618.4655196 98.658992800000021 18.946608599999998 99.304439800000011http://phototravelings.blogspot.com/2019/01/top-10-things-to-do-in-chiang-mai-thailand-travel-hacks.htmlFood, Flowers, and the endless Night Market at Chiang Mai || 10-day Vacation in Thailand (Day 2 - Continued) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/ANQS/~3/lqDNvutcLfA/food-flowers-and-endless-night-market-chiang-mai.htmlChiang MaiFlorist MarketFlower MarketNight MarketThai Street FoodThailandThailand TourismThree Kings MonumentWarorot MarketWat Chiang ManWat Saen Muang Ma Luang (Wat Hua Khuang)noreply@blogger.com (Vibha Malhotra)Thu, 17 Jan 2019 08:53:42 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036234607292296397.post-5394362619971283661<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YtBCkfLs0jo/XECuMwdDseI/AAAAAAAA6sA/WWvI4hT15mcv9rkr7U1y9GMWOWyktaEkgCLcBGAs/s1600/Food%252C%2BFlowers%252C%2Band%2Bthe%2Bendless%2BNight%2BMarket%2Bat%2BChiang%2BMai%2B%257C%257C%2B10-day%2BVacation%2Bin%2BThailand%2B%2528Day%2B2%2B-%2BContinued%2529%2B10.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="872" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YtBCkfLs0jo/XECuMwdDseI/AAAAAAAA6sA/WWvI4hT15mcv9rkr7U1y9GMWOWyktaEkgCLcBGAs/s640/Food%252C%2BFlowers%252C%2Band%2Bthe%2Bendless%2BNight%2BMarket%2Bat%2BChiang%2BMai%2B%257C%257C%2B10-day%2BVacation%2Bin%2BThailand%2B%2528Day%2B2%2B-%2BContinued%2529%2B10.jpeg" width="436"></a></div><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br></span><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Here are the previous posts in this series:</span></div><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://phototravelings.blogspot.com/2019/01/10-days-itnerary-for-thailand-vacation.html" rel="nofollow" style="text-align: justify;" target="_blank">How we arrived on our itinerary</a></span><br><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><a href="https://phototravelings.blogspot.com/2019/01/tips-for-visa-on-arrival-in-bangkok-thailand.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Visa on Arrival Mayhem</a></span><br><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><a href="https://phototravelings.blogspot.com/2019/01/mystery-of-missing-hotel-booking-day-1.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mystery of the Missing Hotel Booking</a></span><br><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><a href="https://phototravelings.blogspot.com/2019/01/chiang-mai-weekend-night-market-thailand.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Weekend Market and Various Wats</a></span><br><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><a href="https://phototravelings.blogspot.com/2019/01/day-trip-to-doi-suthep-tribal-village-in-chiang-mai.html" target="_blank">Temple on the Hill, Tribe in the Forest, and more in Chiang Mai</a></span><br></div></div></div><a href="http://phototravelings.blogspot.com/2019/01/food-flowers-and-endless-night-market-chiang-mai.html#more"></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script async src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script>
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</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/ANQS/~4/bM8z-h4pe9o" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>0Chang Moi, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand18.785274 99.0002766-8.9100569999999983 57.691682600000007 46.480605 140.3088706no To find out what happened before this, please read: How we arrived on our itinerary Visa on Arrival Mayhem Mystery of the Missing Hotel Booking After settling down in our hotel, we were finally ready to start our vacation. Chiang Mai looked rather prominoreply@blogger.com (Vibha Malhotra) To find out what happened before this, please read: How we arrived on our itinerary Visa on Arrival Mayhem Mystery of the Missing Hotel Booking After settling down in our hotel, we were finally ready to start our vacation. Chiang Mai looked rather promising. Its streets were charming and restaurants quite inviting. We kept our luggage, caught a quick nap, and then took a bath and headed out. Needless to say that after a sleepless night and irregular food, we were starving. We spotted a nice looking restaurant called Dash Teak House and decided to spoil ourselves a little. We thought we deserved a little pampering. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chiang Mai, iPhone8Plus, Thailand, Top North Guest House, Tourism, Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Phan Tao, Wat Phra Sing, Weekend markethttp://phototravelings.blogspot.com/2019/01/chiang-mai-weekend-night-market-thailand.htmlhttp://www.dashteakhouse.com/img/Dash-Teak-House-MENU.pdfMystery of the Missing Hotel Booking (Day 1 - Continued) - 10-Day Vacation in Thailandhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/ANQS/~3/Wl35dCVsJEM/mystery-of-missing-hotel-booking-day-1.htmlBooking.comChiang Maihotel bookingHotel ReviewMobilegiriThailandTravelYin Yang Guest Housenoreply@blogger.com (Vibha Malhotra)Sat, 12 Jan 2019 20:45:22 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036234607292296397.post-5611707671951600572<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4yPUVPztNEk/XDq8FincIVI/AAAAAAAA6pU/6WIiKTEV2JEjOSuvxIG8dH_Si7bN28LBwCLcBGAs/s1600/Mystery%2Bof%2Bthe%2BMissing%2BHotel%2BBooking%2B%2528Day%2B1%2B-%2BContinued%2529%2B-%2B10-Day%2BVacation%2Bin%2BThailand.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Previous posts in this series: How we arrived on our itinerary Visa on Arrival Mayhem So we landed at Chiang Mai airport at 11:30am on 23rd December and the first impression of the city, as formed when our aircraft was preparing to land, was that of a green and organised city. And we had also heard great things about it from our friends. So we were already looking forward to it. " border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4yPUVPztNEk/XDq8FincIVI/AAAAAAAA6pU/6WIiKTEV2JEjOSuvxIG8dH_Si7bN28LBwCLcBGAs/s640/Mystery%2Bof%2Bthe%2BMissing%2BHotel%2BBooking%2B%2528Day%2B1%2B-%2BContinued%2529%2B-%2B10-Day%2BVacation%2Bin%2BThailand.jpeg" title="Mystery of the Missing Hotel Booking (Day 1 - Continued) - 10-Day Vacation in Thailand" width="480"></a></div><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br></span><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Previous posts in this series:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><a href="https://phototravelings.blogspot.com/2019/01/10-days-itnerary-for-thailand-vacation.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How we arrived on our itinerary</a></span><br><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><a href="https://phototravelings.blogspot.com/2019/01/tips-for-visa-on-arrival-in-bangkok-thailand.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Visa on Arrival Mayhem</a></span><br><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br></span><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;">So we landed at Chiang Mai airport at 11:30am on 23rd December and the first impression of the city, as formed when our aircraft was preparing to land, was that of a green and organised city. And we had also heard great things about it from our friends. So we were already looking forward to it. </span><br></div></div><a href="http://phototravelings.blogspot.com/2019/01/mystery-of-missing-hotel-booking-day-1.html#more"></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script async src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script>
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</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/ANQS/~4/gZCFmRsKiNk" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>0Bangkok, Thailand13.7563309 100.5017651000000613.2627269 99.856318100000053 14.2499349 101.14721210000006http://phototravelings.blogspot.com/2019/01/how-to-commute-in-bangkok-at-low-cost.htmlSanta Cruz Lighthouse Point Park and Surfing Museum - A good picnic spothttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/ANQS/~3/Z7TmnpEJUIM/santa-cruz-lighthouse-point-park-surfing-museum.htmlBeachCaliforniaLighthouseMobilegiriMuseumOceanPicnicPicnic DestinationsSanta CruzSurfingUSAWeekend Destinationsnoreply@blogger.com (VJ Sharma)Wed, 09 Jan 2019 02:45:17 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036234607292296397.post-1532682931174806912<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sqM5YLxFp3U/XBF0eHhQaGI/AAAAAAAA6cs/Z0jc9Tb8kOYRRKpKpqcYP7cvwY4T4XpkgCPcBGAYYCw/s1600/Surfing%2Baround%2BLighthouse%2BField%2BState%2Bbeach%2B%252C%2BSanta%2BCruz.jpeg5.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><img alt="While walking around Santa Cruz and the coastline around it, the Lighthouse and green patch around is very special and I loved spending some time here and soaking the sun. This post shares more about why this place around Santa Cruz is so special, what to expect, how far is it from Broadway or some of the main beaches of Santa Cruz. Let&#39;s go through the post and know more about Santa Cruz Lighthouse Point Park &amp; Surfing Museum." border="0" data-original-height="794" data-original-width="1280" height="396" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sqM5YLxFp3U/XBF0eHhQaGI/AAAAAAAA6cs/Z0jc9Tb8kOYRRKpKpqcYP7cvwY4T4XpkgCPcBGAYYCw/s640/Surfing%2Baround%2BLighthouse%2BField%2BState%2Bbeach%2B%252C%2BSanta%2BCruz.jpeg5.jpeg" title="Santa Cruz Lighthouse Point Park and Surfing Museum - A good picnic spot" width="640"></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;">While walking around <a href="https://phototravelings.blogspot.com/search/label/Santa%20Cruz" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Santa Cruz</a> and the coastline around it, the Lighthouse and green patch around is very special and I loved spending some time here and soaking the sun. This post shares more about why this place around Santa Cruz is so special, what to expect, how far is it from Broadway or some of the main beaches of Santa Cruz. Let&#39;s go through the post and know more about Santa Cruz Lighthouse Point Park &amp; Surfing Museum. </span></div></div><a href="http://phototravelings.blogspot.com/2019/01/santa-cruz-lighthouse-point-park-surfing-museum.html#more"></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script async src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script>
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</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/ANQS/~4/pkjcN3jtPyY" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>0Neary Lagoon Park, 110 California St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA36.963205 -122.033992000000019.247145500000002 -163.342586 64.6792645 -80.725398000000013http://phototravelings.blogspot.com/2019/01/neary-lagoon-park-santa-cruz-california.htmlOur trip to the Keoladeo National Park || An Overview http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/ANQS/~3/GUAcYNlZSeA/our-trip-to-keoladeo-national-park.htmlBharatpurBird PhotographyBird SanctuaryBird WatchingBirdersBirdingBirdsBirds of IndiaCranesDucksHeronsKeoladeo National ParkMigratory BirdsStorksnoreply@blogger.com (Vibha Malhotra)Wed, 02 Jan 2019 22:19:59 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036234607292296397.post-1522551608613652890<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sJNrLj_X1oI/XAASyvyBglI/AAAAAAAA6Y4/SNEo1dLgF-Ye_c1uc6m-_B0Nuzgp0WFyACPcBGAYYCw/s1600/Birds%2Bof%2BBharatpur%252C%2BRajasthan%252C%2BIndia-51.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><img alt="We had always planned of visiting Keoladeo National Park at Bharatpur, Rajasthan, but it never materialized. Until November 2018. Nights were getting colder and the afternoon Sun had started losing its edge. News of migratory birds arriving in India had started floating. The plan to visit the Bird Sanctuary was on spur of the moment, as most good plans are. Once we had decided, we had two days to prepare for our trip, which included booking the hotel, researching, planning the itinerary etc. The first thing we did was book a hotel at walking distance from the gate of the National Park. We found The Sunbird quite interesting. It was about 500 metres from the National Park and was also recommended by other bloggers. Then we packed the essentials, which included the following: 1) Comfortable Summer Clothes - long-sleeved, cotton, comfortable 2) Comfortable walking shoes 3) Sunglasses 4) Sunscreen 5) Binoculars 6) Camera and lenses 7) The last thing we put in the bag was our copy of A Pictorial Field Guide to the Birds of India, and I will tell you why we needed more time to pack the book in a while. The next thing we did was make sure our car was equipped for the longish drive (~180km) across the state border. We checked that the insurance was valid and the pollution check was up to date. We also made sure that that the petrol was topped up and the tires were fine. Ours is an old car (&gt;10 years) but has never given us trouble. We have clocked more than 1.3 lakhs kilometers on it and have also taken it on long drives. But we aren't seasoned highway drivers so extra precautions are needed. The last thing we did before heading out was that we went through the website Avibase, and marked out all the birds we may come across at the national park. At that time, we did this more out of excitement, but later found out that this was a really helpful activity. When we saw new birds at the sanctuary, we found it easier to identify them immediately. Almost all the time we were aware of what we were seeing, and what we should look forward to. Once we had marked the birds, we put the book back into our sack. We started the trip before dawn at around 5am. We took the expressway and then took the exit to the Hathras-Mathura Road. Then we took the Bharatpur-Mathura Road to reach the Keoladeo National Park in about 3 hours 30 minutes. Following is the route we followed. We reached Bharatpur at about 9 am. The hotel wasn't ready for us by then so we decided to have breakfast and head to the park. We only had one light backpack so luggage wasn't a problem. We discovered that breakfast at Hotel Sunbird was very expensive, so we headed to the nearby Hotel Om Sai and had some really nice parathas with Dahi there and then a cup of tea each. The food here was tasty, but the service was slow, so be prepared for that if you choose this option. From Hotel Om Sai, the entrance to the park was only about 300 metres. We reached there at about 10:30am and bought our tickets and then started our walk immediately. Most of our itinerary till now was not really final. For example, till the last moment, we were not sure whether we would be covering Fatehpur Sikri during this trip. We decided that we will go with the flow. And this was the best decision we made.The only thing we knew for sure was that we both had had a stressful time at work and wanted to walk it off. We knew that we would not be taking any ride to go into the park and would walk all the way - to and fro. While it worked for us, we should share that it is 5km one way to the Shiv Temple and it can get really tiring especially if the sun is out. So carry lots of water and energy bars to keep yourself well-nourished. If you do not wish to walk the entire way, you can hire a rickshaw. The rickshaw costs about 100 rs per hour + 100 hours for the binoculars. It you are not much of a walker, this is a good option. The Rickshaw pullers are very knowledgeable about the birds too. And almost always give you the right details. We heard one rickshaw puller share minute details such as why the Ibis we were seeing wasn't a black Ibis, but instead a Glossy Ibis, and how the parrot we were seeing wasn't a parrot, but a parakeet. It was really impressive. So you can just hire a rickshaw and not go in for an additional guide. The first few kilometres inside the park is normal jungle. You see some really pretty songbirds and impressive birds of prey on this stretch. There are some trails in this stretch that lead one off the beaten track. If you decide to take these, make sure you are wearing full length trousers because the bushes can be thorny and there's always a possibility of snakes etc. Also, don't head too deep into the forest, because it is easy to lose your way. We had a little adventure of our own, which I will share in a separate post. At about half-way, you reach the canteen and the checkpost. After this, towards the right is the starting point for the boat ride. We could not experience this, but have heard good things about it. You can try it if you so wish. Also, after this, the wetlands start on both the sides of the track and you start seeing the waterbirds - both migratory and resident. Most of the birds we saw were resident, but if you head there in January or February, you will surely see many more migratory birds. To know more about the birds and other fauna we saw here, please go through the following posts: Birds of Prey Herons and Egrets Storks and Cranes Songbirds Smaller Waterbirds Non-Passerine Birds Non-Avian Creatures Birds we need help in identifying We managed to cover the entire length of the walk and back before the closing time of the park (5pm). One mistake that we had made was that we didn't pack any lunch with us and as a result were dead tired and hungry by the time we got back. We went straight to the hotel, checked in, and then crashed. we slept for a couple of hours and then took a bath and headed out for dinner. Our tiredness was gone and with it our work stress too. For dinner we opted for Chacha Chicken Chacha Franky. The food was just okay and we wished we had gone over to Hotel Om Sai again. It was only late in the night that we decided that we had had enough of the national park and the thought of going back again at sunrise did not seem as enticing anymore. So we decided to pack up and head to Fatehpur Sikri in the morning. That turned out to be a really &quot;interesting&quot; experience, and we will talk about it in another post. The entire trip lasted about 36 hours, but it refreshed us and has motivated us to try more such adventures. We highly recommend a trip to the Keoladeo National Park, and not only for the vast variety of birds you will see here, but also for the experience. This is a well-managed national park and will help you reconnect with nature and rejuvenate. If you need any other information, you can write to us at VJ@travellingcamera.com or leave a comment on this post and we will be happy to answer. " border="0" data-original-height="422" data-original-width="720" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sJNrLj_X1oI/XAASyvyBglI/AAAAAAAA6Y4/SNEo1dLgF-Ye_c1uc6m-_B0Nuzgp0WFyACPcBGAYYCw/s1600/Birds%2Bof%2BBharatpur%252C%2BRajasthan%252C%2BIndia-51.jpg" title="Our trip to the Keoladeo National Park || An Overview " /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"> <span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: small;"></span></span><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: small;">We had always planned of visiting Keoladeo National Park at Bharatpur, Rajasthan, but it never materialized. Until November 2018. Nights were getting colder and the afternoon Sun had started losing its edge. News of migratory birds arriving in India had started floating. The plan to visit the Bird Sanctuary was on spur of the moment, as most good plans are. Once we had decided, we had two days to prepare for our trip, which included booking the hotel, researching, planning the itinerary etc.&nbsp;</span></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: small;"></span></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: small;"></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-k23L_UUxkAQ/W_zxrtjRmEI/AAAAAAAA6Ok/JRwi0Iy-dxY3YlfIhF2WgQFIFKHdwz11gCPcBGAYYCw/s1600/Hotel%2BSunbird%2B%2540Bharatpur%2B%257C%257C%2BA%2BGreat%2BPlace%2Bto%2BReturn%2Bto%2BAfter%2Ba%2BTiring%2BWalk%2Bthrough%2BKeoladeo%2BNational%2BPark10.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><img alt="We had always planned of visiting Keoladeo National Park at Bharatpur, Rajasthan, but it never materialized. Until November 2018. Nights were getting colder and the afternoon Sun had started losing its edge. News of migratory birds arriving in India had started floating. The plan to visit the Bird Sanctuary was on spur of the moment, as most good plans are. Once we had decided, we had two days to prepare for our trip, which included booking the hotel, researching, planning the itinerary etc. The first thing we did was book a hotel at walking distance from the gate of the National Park. We found The Sunbird quite interesting. It was about 500 metres from the National Park and was also recommended by other bloggers. Then we packed the essentials, which included the following: 1) Comfortable Summer Clothes - long-sleeved, cotton, comfortable 2) Comfortable walking shoes 3) Sunglasses 4) Sunscreen 5) Binoculars 6) Camera and lenses 7) The last thing we put in the bag was our copy of A Pictorial Field Guide to the Birds of India, and I will tell you why we needed more time to pack the book in a while. The next thing we did was make sure our car was equipped for the longish drive (~180km) across the state border. We checked that the insurance was valid and the pollution check was up to date. We also made sure that that the petrol was topped up and the tires were fine. Ours is an old car (&gt;10 years) but has never given us trouble. We have clocked more than 1.3 lakhs kilometers on it and have also taken it on long drives. But we aren't seasoned highway drivers so extra precautions are needed. The last thing we did before heading out was that we went through the website Avibase, and marked out all the birds we may come across at the national park. At that time, we did this more out of excitement, but later found out that this was a really helpful activity. When we saw new birds at the sanctuary, we found it easier to identify them immediately. Almost all the time we were aware of what we were seeing, and what we should look forward to. Once we had marked the birds, we put the book back into our sack. We started the trip before dawn at around 5am. We took the expressway and then took the exit to the Hathras-Mathura Road. Then we took the Bharatpur-Mathura Road to reach the Keoladeo National Park in about 3 hours 30 minutes. Following is the route we followed. We reached Bharatpur at about 9 am. The hotel wasn't ready for us by then so we decided to have breakfast and head to the park. We only had one light backpack so luggage wasn't a problem. We discovered that breakfast at Hotel Sunbird was very expensive, so we headed to the nearby Hotel Om Sai and had some really nice parathas with Dahi there and then a cup of tea each. The food here was tasty, but the service was slow, so be prepared for that if you choose this option. From Hotel Om Sai, the entrance to the park was only about 300 metres. We reached there at about 10:30am and bought our tickets and then started our walk immediately. Most of our itinerary till now was not really final. For example, till the last moment, we were not sure whether we would be covering Fatehpur Sikri during this trip. We decided that we will go with the flow. And this was the best decision we made.The only thing we knew for sure was that we both had had a stressful time at work and wanted to walk it off. We knew that we would not be taking any ride to go into the park and would walk all the way - to and fro. While it worked for us, we should share that it is 5km one way to the Shiv Temple and it can get really tiring especially if the sun is out. So carry lots of water and energy bars to keep yourself well-nourished. If you do not wish to walk the entire way, you can hire a rickshaw. The rickshaw costs about 100 rs per hour + 100 hours for the binoculars. It you are not much of a walker, this is a good option. The Rickshaw pullers are very knowledgeable about the birds too. And almost always give you the right details. We heard one rickshaw puller share minute details such as why the Ibis we were seeing wasn't a black Ibis, but instead a Glossy Ibis, and how the parrot we were seeing wasn't a parrot, but a parakeet. It was really impressive. So you can just hire a rickshaw and not go in for an additional guide. The first few kilometres inside the park is normal jungle. You see some really pretty songbirds and impressive birds of prey on this stretch. There are some trails in this stretch that lead one off the beaten track. If you decide to take these, make sure you are wearing full length trousers because the bushes can be thorny and there's always a possibility of snakes etc. Also, don't head too deep into the forest, because it is easy to lose your way. We had a little adventure of our own, which I will share in a separate post. At about half-way, you reach the canteen and the checkpost. After this, towards the right is the starting point for the boat ride. We could not experience this, but have heard good things about it. You can try it if you so wish. Also, after this, the wetlands start on both the sides of the track and you start seeing the waterbirds - both migratory and resident. Most of the birds we saw were resident, but if you head there in January or February, you will surely see many more migratory birds. To know more about the birds and other fauna we saw here, please go through the following posts: Birds of Prey Herons and Egrets Storks and Cranes Songbirds Smaller Waterbirds Non-Passerine Birds Non-Avian Creatures Birds we need help in identifying We managed to cover the entire length of the walk and back before the closing time of the park (5pm). One mistake that we had made was that we didn't pack any lunch with us and as a result were dead tired and hungry by the time we got back. We went straight to the hotel, checked in, and then crashed. we slept for a couple of hours and then took a bath and headed out for dinner. Our tiredness was gone and with it our work stress too. For dinner we opted for Chacha Chicken Chacha Franky. The food was just okay and we wished we had gone over to Hotel Om Sai again. It was only late in the night that we decided that we had had enough of the national park and the thought of going back again at sunrise did not seem as enticing anymore. So we decided to pack up and head to Fatehpur Sikri in the morning. That turned out to be a really &quot;interesting&quot; experience, and we will talk about it in another post. The entire trip lasted about 36 hours, but it refreshed us and has motivated us to try more such adventures. We highly recommend a trip to the Keoladeo National Park, and not only for the vast variety of birds you will see here, but also for the experience. This is a well-managed national park and will help you reconnect with nature and rejuvenate. If you need any other information, you can write to us at VJ@travellingcamera.com or leave a comment on this post and we will be happy to answer. " border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-k23L_UUxkAQ/W_zxrtjRmEI/AAAAAAAA6Ok/JRwi0Iy-dxY3YlfIhF2WgQFIFKHdwz11gCPcBGAYYCw/s640/Hotel%2BSunbird%2B%2540Bharatpur%2B%257C%257C%2BA%2BGreat%2BPlace%2Bto%2BReturn%2Bto%2BAfter%2Ba%2BTiring%2BWalk%2Bthrough%2BKeoladeo%2BNational%2BPark10.jpeg" title="Our trip to the Keoladeo National Park || An Overview " width="480" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"></span><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;">The first thing we did was book a hotel at walking distance from the gate of the National Park. We found The Sunbird quite interesting. It was about 500 metres from the National Park and was also recommended by other bloggers. Then we packed the essentials, which included the following:</span></span></div><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;">1) Comfortable Summer Clothes - long-sleeved, cotton, comfortable</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;">2) Comfortable walking shoes</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;">3) Sunglasses&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;">4) Sunscreen</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;">5) Binoculars</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;">6) Camera and lenses</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;">7) The last thing we put in the bag was our copy of <a href="https://www.amazon.in/Birds-India-Bikram-Grewal/dp/9380070225" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Pictorial Field Guide to the Birds of India</a>, and I will tell you why we needed more time to pack the book in a while.&nbsp;</span></div><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pNBQFkJDtzQ/W_zxuqYBzbI/AAAAAAAA6Ow/BoGtxSIlpGkxG1WvfXTV0MetbutwG8uHACPcBGAYYCw/s1600/Hotel%2BSunbird%2B%2540Bharatpur%2B%257C%257C%2BA%2BGreat%2BPlace%2Bto%2BReturn%2Bto%2BAfter%2Ba%2BTiring%2BWalk%2Bthrough%2BKeoladeo%2BNational%2BPark8.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><img alt="We had always planned of visiting Keoladeo National Park at Bharatpur, Rajasthan, but it never materialized. Until November 2018. Nights were getting colder and the afternoon Sun had started losing its edge. News of migratory birds arriving in India had started floating. The plan to visit the Bird Sanctuary was on spur of the moment, as most good plans are. Once we had decided, we had two days to prepare for our trip, which included booking the hotel, researching, planning the itinerary etc. The first thing we did was book a hotel at walking distance from the gate of the National Park. We found The Sunbird quite interesting. It was about 500 metres from the National Park and was also recommended by other bloggers. Then we packed the essentials, which included the following: 1) Comfortable Summer Clothes - long-sleeved, cotton, comfortable 2) Comfortable walking shoes 3) Sunglasses 4) Sunscreen 5) Binoculars 6) Camera and lenses 7) The last thing we put in the bag was our copy of A Pictorial Field Guide to the Birds of India, and I will tell you why we needed more time to pack the book in a while. The next thing we did was make sure our car was equipped for the longish drive (~180km) across the state border. We checked that the insurance was valid and the pollution check was up to date. We also made sure that that the petrol was topped up and the tires were fine. Ours is an old car (&gt;10 years) but has never given us trouble. We have clocked more than 1.3 lakhs kilometers on it and have also taken it on long drives. But we aren't seasoned highway drivers so extra precautions are needed. The last thing we did before heading out was that we went through the website Avibase, and marked out all the birds we may come across at the national park. At that time, we did this more out of excitement, but later found out that this was a really helpful activity. When we saw new birds at the sanctuary, we found it easier to identify them immediately. Almost all the time we were aware of what we were seeing, and what we should look forward to. Once we had marked the birds, we put the book back into our sack. We started the trip before dawn at around 5am. We took the expressway and then took the exit to the Hathras-Mathura Road. Then we took the Bharatpur-Mathura Road to reach the Keoladeo National Park in about 3 hours 30 minutes. Following is the route we followed. We reached Bharatpur at about 9 am. The hotel wasn't ready for us by then so we decided to have breakfast and head to the park. We only had one light backpack so luggage wasn't a problem. We discovered that breakfast at Hotel Sunbird was very expensive, so we headed to the nearby Hotel Om Sai and had some really nice parathas with Dahi there and then a cup of tea each. The food here was tasty, but the service was slow, so be prepared for that if you choose this option. From Hotel Om Sai, the entrance to the park was only about 300 metres. We reached there at about 10:30am and bought our tickets and then started our walk immediately. Most of our itinerary till now was not really final. For example, till the last moment, we were not sure whether we would be covering Fatehpur Sikri during this trip. We decided that we will go with the flow. And this was the best decision we made.The only thing we knew for sure was that we both had had a stressful time at work and wanted to walk it off. We knew that we would not be taking any ride to go into the park and would walk all the way - to and fro. While it worked for us, we should share that it is 5km one way to the Shiv Temple and it can get really tiring especially if the sun is out. So carry lots of water and energy bars to keep yourself well-nourished. If you do not wish to walk the entire way, you can hire a rickshaw. The rickshaw costs about 100 rs per hour + 100 hours for the binoculars. It you are not much of a walker, this is a good option. The Rickshaw pullers are very knowledgeable about the birds too. And almost always give you the right details. We heard one rickshaw puller share minute details such as why the Ibis we were seeing wasn't a black Ibis, but instead a Glossy Ibis, and how the parrot we were seeing wasn't a parrot, but a parakeet. It was really impressive. So you can just hire a rickshaw and not go in for an additional guide. The first few kilometres inside the park is normal jungle. You see some really pretty songbirds and impressive birds of prey on this stretch. There are some trails in this stretch that lead one off the beaten track. If you decide to take these, make sure you are wearing full length trousers because the bushes can be thorny and there's always a possibility of snakes etc. Also, don't head too deep into the forest, because it is easy to lose your way. We had a little adventure of our own, which I will share in a separate post. At about half-way, you reach the canteen and the checkpost. After this, towards the right is the starting point for the boat ride. We could not experience this, but have heard good things about it. You can try it if you so wish. Also, after this, the wetlands start on both the sides of the track and you start seeing the waterbirds - both migratory and resident. Most of the birds we saw were resident, but if you head there in January or February, you will surely see many more migratory birds. To know more about the birds and other fauna we saw here, please go through the following posts: Birds of Prey Herons and Egrets Storks and Cranes Songbirds Smaller Waterbirds Non-Passerine Birds Non-Avian Creatures Birds we need help in identifying We managed to cover the entire length of the walk and back before the closing time of the park (5pm). One mistake that we had made was that we didn't pack any lunch with us and as a result were dead tired and hungry by the time we got back. We went straight to the hotel, checked in, and then crashed. we slept for a couple of hours and then took a bath and headed out for dinner. Our tiredness was gone and with it our work stress too. For dinner we opted for Chacha Chicken Chacha Franky. The food was just okay and we wished we had gone over to Hotel Om Sai again. It was only late in the night that we decided that we had had enough of the national park and the thought of going back again at sunrise did not seem as enticing anymore. So we decided to pack up and head to Fatehpur Sikri in the morning. That turned out to be a really &quot;interesting&quot; experience, and we will talk about it in another post. The entire trip lasted about 36 hours, but it refreshed us and has motivated us to try more such adventures. We highly recommend a trip to the Keoladeo National Park, and not only for the vast variety of birds you will see here, but also for the experience. This is a well-managed national park and will help you reconnect with nature and rejuvenate. If you need any other information, you can write to us at VJ@travellingcamera.com or leave a comment on this post and we will be happy to answer. " border="0" data-original-height="874" data-original-width="1280" height="436" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pNBQFkJDtzQ/W_zxuqYBzbI/AAAAAAAA6Ow/BoGtxSIlpGkxG1WvfXTV0MetbutwG8uHACPcBGAYYCw/s640/Hotel%2BSunbird%2B%2540Bharatpur%2B%257C%257C%2BA%2BGreat%2BPlace%2Bto%2BReturn%2Bto%2BAfter%2Ba%2BTiring%2BWalk%2Bthrough%2BKeoladeo%2BNational%2BPark8.jpeg" title="Our trip to the Keoladeo National Park || An Overview " width="640" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"></span><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;">The next thing we did was make sure our car was equipped for the longish drive (~180km) across the state border. We checked that the insurance was valid and the pollution check was up to date. We also made sure that that the petrol was topped up and the tires were fine. Ours is an old car (&gt;10 years) but has never given us trouble. We have clocked more than 1.3 lakhs kilometers on it and have also taken it on long drives. But we aren't seasoned highway drivers so extra precautions are needed.&nbsp;</span></span></div><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RkEHD_-mRso/XC0KU9P0GiI/AAAAAAAAEBs/wbH4_E2uV3McKPSau3DC2YFfVEZlqTc7QCLcBGAs/s1600/46729559_10151119002094996_6757084833467334656_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><img alt="We had always planned of visiting Keoladeo National Park at Bharatpur, Rajasthan, but it never materialized. Until November 2018. Nights were getting colder and the afternoon Sun had started losing its edge. News of migratory birds arriving in India had started floating. The plan to visit the Bird Sanctuary was on spur of the moment, as most good plans are. Once we had decided, we had two days to prepare for our trip, which included booking the hotel, researching, planning the itinerary etc. The first thing we did was book a hotel at walking distance from the gate of the National Park. We found The Sunbird quite interesting. It was about 500 metres from the National Park and was also recommended by other bloggers. Then we packed the essentials, which included the following: 1) Comfortable Summer Clothes - long-sleeved, cotton, comfortable 2) Comfortable walking shoes 3) Sunglasses 4) Sunscreen 5) Binoculars 6) Camera and lenses 7) The last thing we put in the bag was our copy of A Pictorial Field Guide to the Birds of India, and I will tell you why we needed more time to pack the book in a while. The next thing we did was make sure our car was equipped for the longish drive (~180km) across the state border. We checked that the insurance was valid and the pollution check was up to date. We also made sure that that the petrol was topped up and the tires were fine. Ours is an old car (&gt;10 years) but has never given us trouble. We have clocked more than 1.3 lakhs kilometers on it and have also taken it on long drives. But we aren't seasoned highway drivers so extra precautions are needed. The last thing we did before heading out was that we went through the website Avibase, and marked out all the birds we may come across at the national park. At that time, we did this more out of excitement, but later found out that this was a really helpful activity. When we saw new birds at the sanctuary, we found it easier to identify them immediately. Almost all the time we were aware of what we were seeing, and what we should look forward to. Once we had marked the birds, we put the book back into our sack. We started the trip before dawn at around 5am. We took the expressway and then took the exit to the Hathras-Mathura Road. Then we took the Bharatpur-Mathura Road to reach the Keoladeo National Park in about 3 hours 30 minutes. Following is the route we followed. We reached Bharatpur at about 9 am. The hotel wasn't ready for us by then so we decided to have breakfast and head to the park. We only had one light backpack so luggage wasn't a problem. We discovered that breakfast at Hotel Sunbird was very expensive, so we headed to the nearby Hotel Om Sai and had some really nice parathas with Dahi there and then a cup of tea each. The food here was tasty, but the service was slow, so be prepared for that if you choose this option. From Hotel Om Sai, the entrance to the park was only about 300 metres. We reached there at about 10:30am and bought our tickets and then started our walk immediately. Most of our itinerary till now was not really final. For example, till the last moment, we were not sure whether we would be covering Fatehpur Sikri during this trip. We decided that we will go with the flow. And this was the best decision we made.The only thing we knew for sure was that we both had had a stressful time at work and wanted to walk it off. We knew that we would not be taking any ride to go into the park and would walk all the way - to and fro. While it worked for us, we should share that it is 5km one way to the Shiv Temple and it can get really tiring especially if the sun is out. So carry lots of water and energy bars to keep yourself well-nourished. If you do not wish to walk the entire way, you can hire a rickshaw. The rickshaw costs about 100 rs per hour + 100 hours for the binoculars. It you are not much of a walker, this is a good option. The Rickshaw pullers are very knowledgeable about the birds too. And almost always give you the right details. We heard one rickshaw puller share minute details such as why the Ibis we were seeing wasn't a black Ibis, but instead a Glossy Ibis, and how the parrot we were seeing wasn't a parrot, but a parakeet. It was really impressive. So you can just hire a rickshaw and not go in for an additional guide. The first few kilometres inside the park is normal jungle. You see some really pretty songbirds and impressive birds of prey on this stretch. There are some trails in this stretch that lead one off the beaten track. If you decide to take these, make sure you are wearing full length trousers because the bushes can be thorny and there's always a possibility of snakes etc. Also, don't head too deep into the forest, because it is easy to lose your way. We had a little adventure of our own, which I will share in a separate post. At about half-way, you reach the canteen and the checkpost. After this, towards the right is the starting point for the boat ride. We could not experience this, but have heard good things about it. You can try it if you so wish. Also, after this, the wetlands start on both the sides of the track and you start seeing the waterbirds - both migratory and resident. Most of the birds we saw were resident, but if you head there in January or February, you will surely see many more migratory birds. To know more about the birds and other fauna we saw here, please go through the following posts: Birds of Prey Herons and Egrets Storks and Cranes Songbirds Smaller Waterbirds Non-Passerine Birds Non-Avian Creatures Birds we need help in identifying We managed to cover the entire length of the walk and back before the closing time of the park (5pm). One mistake that we had made was that we didn't pack any lunch with us and as a result were dead tired and hungry by the time we got back. We went straight to the hotel, checked in, and then crashed. we slept for a couple of hours and then took a bath and headed out for dinner. Our tiredness was gone and with it our work stress too. For dinner we opted for Chacha Chicken Chacha Franky. The food was just okay and we wished we had gone over to Hotel Om Sai again. It was only late in the night that we decided that we had had enough of the national park and the thought of going back again at sunrise did not seem as enticing anymore. So we decided to pack up and head to Fatehpur Sikri in the morning. That turned out to be a really &quot;interesting&quot; experience, and we will talk about it in another post. The entire trip lasted about 36 hours, but it refreshed us and has motivated us to try more such adventures. We highly recommend a trip to the Keoladeo National Park, and not only for the vast variety of birds you will see here, but also for the experience. This is a well-managed national park and will help you reconnect with nature and rejuvenate. If you need any other information, you can write to us at VJ@travellingcamera.com or leave a comment on this post and we will be happy to answer. " border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RkEHD_-mRso/XC0KU9P0GiI/AAAAAAAAEBs/wbH4_E2uV3McKPSau3DC2YFfVEZlqTc7QCLcBGAs/s1600/46729559_10151119002094996_6757084833467334656_n.jpg" title="Our trip to the Keoladeo National Park || An Overview " /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;">The last thing we did before heading out was that we went through the website <a href="https://avibase.bsc-eoc.org/checklist.jsp?region=INnwrj01&amp;list=howardmoore&amp;region=INnwrj01&amp;list=howardmoore" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Avibase</a>, and marked out all the birds we may come across at the national park. At that time, we did this more out of excitement, but later found out that this was a really helpful activity. When we saw new birds at the sanctuary, we found it easier to identify them immediately. Almost all the time we were aware of what we were seeing, and what we should look forward to. Once we had marked the birds, we put the book back into our sack.&nbsp;</span></div><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8eYy82i7NnU/XAAS0r8Z74I/AAAAAAAA6Y0/GjwLZ3p3TZMb-UOhFHlOfnOqUtwDu5FdgCPcBGAYYCw/s1600/Birds%2Bof%2BBharatpur%252C%2BRajasthan%252C%2BIndia-55.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><img alt="We had always planned of visiting Keoladeo National Park at Bharatpur, Rajasthan, but it never materialized. Until November 2018. Nights were getting colder and the afternoon Sun had started losing its edge. News of migratory birds arriving in India had started floating. The plan to visit the Bird Sanctuary was on spur of the moment, as most good plans are. Once we had decided, we had two days to prepare for our trip, which included booking the hotel, researching, planning the itinerary etc. The first thing we did was book a hotel at walking distance from the gate of the National Park. We found The Sunbird quite interesting. It was about 500 metres from the National Park and was also recommended by other bloggers. Then we packed the essentials, which included the following: 1) Comfortable Summer Clothes - long-sleeved, cotton, comfortable 2) Comfortable walking shoes 3) Sunglasses 4) Sunscreen 5) Binoculars 6) Camera and lenses 7) The last thing we put in the bag was our copy of A Pictorial Field Guide to the Birds of India, and I will tell you why we needed more time to pack the book in a while. The next thing we did was make sure our car was equipped for the longish drive (~180km) across the state border. We checked that the insurance was valid and the pollution check was up to date. We also made sure that that the petrol was topped up and the tires were fine. Ours is an old car (&gt;10 years) but has never given us trouble. We have clocked more than 1.3 lakhs kilometers on it and have also taken it on long drives. But we aren't seasoned highway drivers so extra precautions are needed. The last thing we did before heading out was that we went through the website Avibase, and marked out all the birds we may come across at the national park. At that time, we did this more out of excitement, but later found out that this was a really helpful activity. When we saw new birds at the sanctuary, we found it easier to identify them immediately. Almost all the time we were aware of what we were seeing, and what we should look forward to. Once we had marked the birds, we put the book back into our sack. We started the trip before dawn at around 5am. We took the expressway and then took the exit to the Hathras-Mathura Road. Then we took the Bharatpur-Mathura Road to reach the Keoladeo National Park in about 3 hours 30 minutes. Following is the route we followed. We reached Bharatpur at about 9 am. The hotel wasn't ready for us by then so we decided to have breakfast and head to the park. We only had one light backpack so luggage wasn't a problem. We discovered that breakfast at Hotel Sunbird was very expensive, so we headed to the nearby Hotel Om Sai and had some really nice parathas with Dahi there and then a cup of tea each. The food here was tasty, but the service was slow, so be prepared for that if you choose this option. From Hotel Om Sai, the entrance to the park was only about 300 metres. We reached there at about 10:30am and bought our tickets and then started our walk immediately. Most of our itinerary till now was not really final. For example, till the last moment, we were not sure whether we would be covering Fatehpur Sikri during this trip. We decided that we will go with the flow. And this was the best decision we made.The only thing we knew for sure was that we both had had a stressful time at work and wanted to walk it off. We knew that we would not be taking any ride to go into the park and would walk all the way - to and fro. While it worked for us, we should share that it is 5km one way to the Shiv Temple and it can get really tiring especially if the sun is out. So carry lots of water and energy bars to keep yourself well-nourished. If you do not wish to walk the entire way, you can hire a rickshaw. The rickshaw costs about 100 rs per hour + 100 hours for the binoculars. It you are not much of a walker, this is a good option. The Rickshaw pullers are very knowledgeable about the birds too. And almost always give you the right details. We heard one rickshaw puller share minute details such as why the Ibis we were seeing wasn't a black Ibis, but instead a Glossy Ibis, and how the parrot we were seeing wasn't a parrot, but a parakeet. It was really impressive. So you can just hire a rickshaw and not go in for an additional guide. The first few kilometres inside the park is normal jungle. You see some really pretty songbirds and impressive birds of prey on this stretch. There are some trails in this stretch that lead one off the beaten track. If you decide to take these, make sure you are wearing full length trousers because the bushes can be thorny and there's always a possibility of snakes etc. Also, don't head too deep into the forest, because it is easy to lose your way. We had a little adventure of our own, which I will share in a separate post. At about half-way, you reach the canteen and the checkpost. After this, towards the right is the starting point for the boat ride. We could not experience this, but have heard good things about it. You can try it if you so wish. Also, after this, the wetlands start on both the sides of the track and you start seeing the waterbirds - both migratory and resident. Most of the birds we saw were resident, but if you head there in January or February, you will surely see many more migratory birds. To know more about the birds and other fauna we saw here, please go through the following posts: Birds of Prey Herons and Egrets Storks and Cranes Songbirds Smaller Waterbirds Non-Passerine Birds Non-Avian Creatures Birds we need help in identifying We managed to cover the entire length of the walk and back before the closing time of the park (5pm). One mistake that we had made was that we didn't pack any lunch with us and as a result were dead tired and hungry by the time we got back. We went straight to the hotel, checked in, and then crashed. we slept for a couple of hours and then took a bath and headed out for dinner. Our tiredness was gone and with it our work stress too. For dinner we opted for Chacha Chicken Chacha Franky. The food was just okay and we wished we had gone over to Hotel Om Sai again. It was only late in the night that we decided that we had had enough of the national park and the thought of going back again at sunrise did not seem as enticing anymore. So we decided to pack up and head to Fatehpur Sikri in the morning. That turned out to be a really &quot;interesting&quot; experience, and we will talk about it in another post. The entire trip lasted about 36 hours, but it refreshed us and has motivated us to try more such adventures. We highly recommend a trip to the Keoladeo National Park, and not only for the vast variety of birds you will see here, but also for the experience. This is a well-managed national park and will help you reconnect with nature and rejuvenate. If you need any other information, you can write to us at VJ@travellingcamera.com or leave a comment on this post and we will be happy to answer. " border="0" data-original-height="432" data-original-width="720" height="384" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8eYy82i7NnU/XAAS0r8Z74I/AAAAAAAA6Y0/GjwLZ3p3TZMb-UOhFHlOfnOqUtwDu5FdgCPcBGAYYCw/s640/Birds%2Bof%2BBharatpur%252C%2BRajasthan%252C%2BIndia-55.jpg" title="Our trip to the Keoladeo National Park || An Overview " width="640" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"></span><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;">We started the trip before dawn at around 5am. We took the expressway and then took the exit to the Hathras-Mathura Road. Then we took the Bharatpur-Mathura Road to reach the Keoladeo National Park in about 3 hours 30 minutes. Following is the route we followed.&nbsp;</span></span></div><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></div><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="450" src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m28!1m12!1m3!1d903468.4962708479!2d77.12901498379333!3d27.804420249816683!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!4m13!3e0!4m5!1s0x390ce8f6ef43af1f%3A0x6275b6af8ccbafd6!2sSector+137%2C+Noida%2C+Uttar+Pradesh+201305!3m2!1d28.5080282!2d77.4085149!4m5!1s0x3973bcdb8c3b486f%3A0xe1433045d9b16b7b!2sKeoladeo+National+Park%2C+Agra-Jaipur+Highway%2C+Bharatpur%2C+Rajasthan+302001!3m2!1d27.159269!2d77.5231999!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sin!4v1546440553488" style="border-width: 0px;" width="600"></iframe><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></span></div><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"></span><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></div><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: small;"></span></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: small;">We reached Bharatpur at about 9 am. The hotel wasn't ready for us by then so we decided to have breakfast and head to the park. We only had one light backpack so luggage wasn't a problem. We discovered that breakfast at Hotel Sunbird was very expensive, so we headed to the nearby Hotel Om Sai and had some really nice parathas with Dahi there and then a cup of tea each. The food here was tasty, but the service was slow, so be prepared for that if you choose this option.&nbsp;</span></span></div><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: small;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vR1JEdWuhY0/XAAS0PggPYI/AAAAAAAA6Y0/OJK5km00Epg-Ko3sRiPMTAn7GTm1rDynACPcBGAYYCw/s1600/Birds%2Bof%2BBharatpur%252C%2BRajasthan%252C%2BIndia-54.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><img alt="We had always planned of visiting Keoladeo National Park at Bharatpur, Rajasthan, but it never materialized. Until November 2018. Nights were getting colder and the afternoon Sun had started losing its edge. News of migratory birds arriving in India had started floating. The plan to visit the Bird Sanctuary was on spur of the moment, as most good plans are. Once we had decided, we had two days to prepare for our trip, which included booking the hotel, researching, planning the itinerary etc. The first thing we did was book a hotel at walking distance from the gate of the National Park. We found The Sunbird quite interesting. It was about 500 metres from the National Park and was also recommended by other bloggers. Then we packed the essentials, which included the following: 1) Comfortable Summer Clothes - long-sleeved, cotton, comfortable 2) Comfortable walking shoes 3) Sunglasses 4) Sunscreen 5) Binoculars 6) Camera and lenses 7) The last thing we put in the bag was our copy of A Pictorial Field Guide to the Birds of India, and I will tell you why we needed more time to pack the book in a while. The next thing we did was make sure our car was equipped for the longish drive (~180km) across the state border. We checked that the insurance was valid and the pollution check was up to date. We also made sure that that the petrol was topped up and the tires were fine. Ours is an old car (&gt;10 years) but has never given us trouble. We have clocked more than 1.3 lakhs kilometers on it and have also taken it on long drives. But we aren't seasoned highway drivers so extra precautions are needed. The last thing we did before heading out was that we went through the website Avibase, and marked out all the birds we may come across at the national park. At that time, we did this more out of excitement, but later found out that this was a really helpful activity. When we saw new birds at the sanctuary, we found it easier to identify them immediately. Almost all the time we were aware of what we were seeing, and what we should look forward to. Once we had marked the birds, we put the book back into our sack. We started the trip before dawn at around 5am. We took the expressway and then took the exit to the Hathras-Mathura Road. Then we took the Bharatpur-Mathura Road to reach the Keoladeo National Park in about 3 hours 30 minutes. Following is the route we followed. We reached Bharatpur at about 9 am. The hotel wasn't ready for us by then so we decided to have breakfast and head to the park. We only had one light backpack so luggage wasn't a problem. We discovered that breakfast at Hotel Sunbird was very expensive, so we headed to the nearby Hotel Om Sai and had some really nice parathas with Dahi there and then a cup of tea each. The food here was tasty, but the service was slow, so be prepared for that if you choose this option. From Hotel Om Sai, the entrance to the park was only about 300 metres. We reached there at about 10:30am and bought our tickets and then started our walk immediately. Most of our itinerary till now was not really final. For example, till the last moment, we were not sure whether we would be covering Fatehpur Sikri during this trip. We decided that we will go with the flow. And this was the best decision we made.The only thing we knew for sure was that we both had had a stressful time at work and wanted to walk it off. We knew that we would not be taking any ride to go into the park and would walk all the way - to and fro. While it worked for us, we should share that it is 5km one way to the Shiv Temple and it can get really tiring especially if the sun is out. So carry lots of water and energy bars to keep yourself well-nourished. If you do not wish to walk the entire way, you can hire a rickshaw. The rickshaw costs about 100 rs per hour + 100 hours for the binoculars. It you are not much of a walker, this is a good option. The Rickshaw pullers are very knowledgeable about the birds too. And almost always give you the right details. We heard one rickshaw puller share minute details such as why the Ibis we were seeing wasn't a black Ibis, but instead a Glossy Ibis, and how the parrot we were seeing wasn't a parrot, but a parakeet. It was really impressive. So you can just hire a rickshaw and not go in for an additional guide. The first few kilometres inside the park is normal jungle. You see some really pretty songbirds and impressive birds of prey on this stretch. There are some trails in this stretch that lead one off the beaten track. If you decide to take these, make sure you are wearing full length trousers because the bushes can be thorny and there's always a possibility of snakes etc. Also, don't head too deep into the forest, because it is easy to lose your way. We had a little adventure of our own, which I will share in a separate post. At about half-way, you reach the canteen and the checkpost. After this, towards the right is the starting point for the boat ride. We could not experience this, but have heard good things about it. You can try it if you so wish. Also, after this, the wetlands start on both the sides of the track and you start seeing the waterbirds - both migratory and resident. Most of the birds we saw were resident, but if you head there in January or February, you will surely see many more migratory birds. To know more about the birds and other fauna we saw here, please go through the following posts: Birds of Prey Herons and Egrets Storks and Cranes Songbirds Smaller Waterbirds Non-Passerine Birds Non-Avian Creatures Birds we need help in identifying We managed to cover the entire length of the walk and back before the closing time of the park (5pm). One mistake that we had made was that we didn't pack any lunch with us and as a result were dead tired and hungry by the time we got back. We went straight to the hotel, checked in, and then crashed. we slept for a couple of hours and then took a bath and headed out for dinner. Our tiredness was gone and with it our work stress too. For dinner we opted for Chacha Chicken Chacha Franky. The food was just okay and we wished we had gone over to Hotel Om Sai again. It was only late in the night that we decided that we had had enough of the national park and the thought of going back again at sunrise did not seem as enticing anymore. So we decided to pack up and head to Fatehpur Sikri in the morning. That turned out to be a really &quot;interesting&quot; experience, and we will talk about it in another post. The entire trip lasted about 36 hours, but it refreshed us and has motivated us to try more such adventures. We highly recommend a trip to the Keoladeo National Park, and not only for the vast variety of birds you will see here, but also for the experience. This is a well-managed national park and will help you reconnect with nature and rejuvenate. If you need any other information, you can write to us at VJ@travellingcamera.com or leave a comment on this post and we will be happy to answer. " border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="571" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vR1JEdWuhY0/XAAS0PggPYI/AAAAAAAA6Y0/OJK5km00Epg-Ko3sRiPMTAn7GTm1rDynACPcBGAYYCw/s1600/Birds%2Bof%2BBharatpur%252C%2BRajasthan%252C%2BIndia-54.jpg" title="Our trip to the Keoladeo National Park || An Overview " /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"></span><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;">From Hotel Om Sai, the entrance to the park was only about 300 metres. We reached there at about 10:30am and bought our tickets and then started our walk immediately.&nbsp;</span></span></div><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dLrpby3o4XI/XAAS2yYW-GI/AAAAAAAA6Yo/OxIDFLL6di0JxLTpzfnJv0vXGC0YURocACPcBGAYYCw/s1600/Birds%2Bof%2BBharatpur%252C%2BRajasthan%252C%2BIndia-60.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><img alt="We had always planned of visiting Keoladeo National Park at Bharatpur, Rajasthan, but it never materialized. Until November 2018. Nights were getting colder and the afternoon Sun had started losing its edge. News of migratory birds arriving in India had started floating. The plan to visit the Bird Sanctuary was on spur of the moment, as most good plans are. Once we had decided, we had two days to prepare for our trip, which included booking the hotel, researching, planning the itinerary etc. The first thing we did was book a hotel at walking distance from the gate of the National Park. We found The Sunbird quite interesting. It was about 500 metres from the National Park and was also recommended by other bloggers. Then we packed the essentials, which included the following: 1) Comfortable Summer Clothes - long-sleeved, cotton, comfortable 2) Comfortable walking shoes 3) Sunglasses 4) Sunscreen 5) Binoculars 6) Camera and lenses 7) The last thing we put in the bag was our copy of A Pictorial Field Guide to the Birds of India, and I will tell you why we needed more time to pack the book in a while. The next thing we did was make sure our car was equipped for the longish drive (~180km) across the state border. We checked that the insurance was valid and the pollution check was up to date. We also made sure that that the petrol was topped up and the tires were fine. Ours is an old car (&gt;10 years) but has never given us trouble. We have clocked more than 1.3 lakhs kilometers on it and have also taken it on long drives. But we aren't seasoned highway drivers so extra precautions are needed. The last thing we did before heading out was that we went through the website Avibase, and marked out all the birds we may come across at the national park. At that time, we did this more out of excitement, but later found out that this was a really helpful activity. When we saw new birds at the sanctuary, we found it easier to identify them immediately. Almost all the time we were aware of what we were seeing, and what we should look forward to. Once we had marked the birds, we put the book back into our sack. We started the trip before dawn at around 5am. We took the expressway and then took the exit to the Hathras-Mathura Road. Then we took the Bharatpur-Mathura Road to reach the Keoladeo National Park in about 3 hours 30 minutes. Following is the route we followed. We reached Bharatpur at about 9 am. The hotel wasn't ready for us by then so we decided to have breakfast and head to the park. We only had one light backpack so luggage wasn't a problem. We discovered that breakfast at Hotel Sunbird was very expensive, so we headed to the nearby Hotel Om Sai and had some really nice parathas with Dahi there and then a cup of tea each. The food here was tasty, but the service was slow, so be prepared for that if you choose this option. From Hotel Om Sai, the entrance to the park was only about 300 metres. We reached there at about 10:30am and bought our tickets and then started our walk immediately. Most of our itinerary till now was not really final. For example, till the last moment, we were not sure whether we would be covering Fatehpur Sikri during this trip. We decided that we will go with the flow. And this was the best decision we made.The only thing we knew for sure was that we both had had a stressful time at work and wanted to walk it off. We knew that we would not be taking any ride to go into the park and would walk all the way - to and fro. While it worked for us, we should share that it is 5km one way to the Shiv Temple and it can get really tiring especially if the sun is out. So carry lots of water and energy bars to keep yourself well-nourished. If you do not wish to walk the entire way, you can hire a rickshaw. The rickshaw costs about 100 rs per hour + 100 hours for the binoculars. It you are not much of a walker, this is a good option. The Rickshaw pullers are very knowledgeable about the birds too. And almost always give you the right details. We heard one rickshaw puller share minute details such as why the Ibis we were seeing wasn't a black Ibis, but instead a Glossy Ibis, and how the parrot we were seeing wasn't a parrot, but a parakeet. It was really impressive. So you can just hire a rickshaw and not go in for an additional guide. The first few kilometres inside the park is normal jungle. You see some really pretty songbirds and impressive birds of prey on this stretch. There are some trails in this stretch that lead one off the beaten track. If you decide to take these, make sure you are wearing full length trousers because the bushes can be thorny and there's always a possibility of snakes etc. Also, don't head too deep into the forest, because it is easy to lose your way. We had a little adventure of our own, which I will share in a separate post. At about half-way, you reach the canteen and the checkpost. After this, towards the right is the starting point for the boat ride. We could not experience this, but have heard good things about it. You can try it if you so wish. Also, after this, the wetlands start on both the sides of the track and you start seeing the waterbirds - both migratory and resident. Most of the birds we saw were resident, but if you head there in January or February, you will surely see many more migratory birds. To know more about the birds and other fauna we saw here, please go through the following posts: Birds of Prey Herons and Egrets Storks and Cranes Songbirds Smaller Waterbirds Non-Passerine Birds Non-Avian Creatures Birds we need help in identifying We managed to cover the entire length of the walk and back before the closing time of the park (5pm). One mistake that we had made was that we didn't pack any lunch with us and as a result were dead tired and hungry by the time we got back. We went straight to the hotel, checked in, and then crashed. we slept for a couple of hours and then took a bath and headed out for dinner. Our tiredness was gone and with it our work stress too. For dinner we opted for Chacha Chicken Chacha Franky. The food was just okay and we wished we had gone over to Hotel Om Sai again. It was only late in the night that we decided that we had had enough of the national park and the thought of going back again at sunrise did not seem as enticing anymore. So we decided to pack up and head to Fatehpur Sikri in the morning. That turned out to be a really &quot;interesting&quot; experience, and we will talk about it in another post. The entire trip lasted about 36 hours, but it refreshed us and has motivated us to try more such adventures. We highly recommend a trip to the Keoladeo National Park, and not only for the vast variety of birds you will see here, but also for the experience. This is a well-managed national park and will help you reconnect with nature and rejuvenate. If you need any other information, you can write to us at VJ@travellingcamera.com or leave a comment on this post and we will be happy to answer. " border="0" data-original-height="456" data-original-width="720" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dLrpby3o4XI/XAAS2yYW-GI/AAAAAAAA6Yo/OxIDFLL6di0JxLTpzfnJv0vXGC0YURocACPcBGAYYCw/s1600/Birds%2Bof%2BBharatpur%252C%2BRajasthan%252C%2BIndia-60.jpg" title="Our trip to the Keoladeo National Park || An Overview " /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"></span><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: small;">Most of our itinerary till now was not really final. For example, till the last moment, we were not sure whether we would be covering Fatehpur Sikri during this trip. We decided that we will go with the flow. And this was the best decision we made.</span><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: small;">The only thing we knew for sure was that we both had had a stressful time at work and wanted to walk it off. We knew that we would not be taking any ride to go into the park and would walk all the way - to and fro. While it worked for us, we should share that it is 5km one way to the Shiv Temple and it can get really tiring especially if the sun is out. So carry lots of water and energy bars to keep yourself well-nourished.&nbsp; </span><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: small;">&nbsp;</span></span></div><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uc3qUanyV_Y/XAASlEIe3pI/AAAAAAAA6Yk/v4Y5MZ6Joj05vwWINaFz_tgnnvFE-VAbwCPcBGAYYCw/s1600/Birds%2Bof%2BBharatpur%252C%2BRajasthan%252C%2BIndia-14.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><img alt="We had always planned of visiting Keoladeo National Park at Bharatpur, Rajasthan, but it never materialized. Until November 2018. Nights were getting colder and the afternoon Sun had started losing its edge. News of migratory birds arriving in India had started floating. The plan to visit the Bird Sanctuary was on spur of the moment, as most good plans are. Once we had decided, we had two days to prepare for our trip, which included booking the hotel, researching, planning the itinerary etc. The first thing we did was book a hotel at walking distance from the gate of the National Park. We found The Sunbird quite interesting. It was about 500 metres from the National Park and was also recommended by other bloggers. Then we packed the essentials, which included the following: 1) Comfortable Summer Clothes - long-sleeved, cotton, comfortable 2) Comfortable walking shoes 3) Sunglasses 4) Sunscreen 5) Binoculars 6) Camera and lenses 7) The last thing we put in the bag was our copy of A Pictorial Field Guide to the Birds of India, and I will tell you why we needed more time to pack the book in a while. The next thing we did was make sure our car was equipped for the longish drive (~180km) across the state border. We checked that the insurance was valid and the pollution check was up to date. We also made sure that that the petrol was topped up and the tires were fine. Ours is an old car (&gt;10 years) but has never given us trouble. We have clocked more than 1.3 lakhs kilometers on it and have also taken it on long drives. But we aren't seasoned highway drivers so extra precautions are needed. The last thing we did before heading out was that we went through the website Avibase, and marked out all the birds we may come across at the national park. At that time, we did this more out of excitement, but later found out that this was a really helpful activity. When we saw new birds at the sanctuary, we found it easier to identify them immediately. Almost all the time we were aware of what we were seeing, and what we should look forward to. Once we had marked the birds, we put the book back into our sack. We started the trip before dawn at around 5am. We took the expressway and then took the exit to the Hathras-Mathura Road. Then we took the Bharatpur-Mathura Road to reach the Keoladeo National Park in about 3 hours 30 minutes. Following is the route we followed. We reached Bharatpur at about 9 am. The hotel wasn't ready for us by then so we decided to have breakfast and head to the park. We only had one light backpack so luggage wasn't a problem. We discovered that breakfast at Hotel Sunbird was very expensive, so we headed to the nearby Hotel Om Sai and had some really nice parathas with Dahi there and then a cup of tea each. The food here was tasty, but the service was slow, so be prepared for that if you choose this option. From Hotel Om Sai, the entrance to the park was only about 300 metres. We reached there at about 10:30am and bought our tickets and then started our walk immediately. Most of our itinerary till now was not really final. For example, till the last moment, we were not sure whether we would be covering Fatehpur Sikri during this trip. We decided that we will go with the flow. And this was the best decision we made.The only thing we knew for sure was that we both had had a stressful time at work and wanted to walk it off. We knew that we would not be taking any ride to go into the park and would walk all the way - to and fro. While it worked for us, we should share that it is 5km one way to the Shiv Temple and it can get really tiring especially if the sun is out. So carry lots of water and energy bars to keep yourself well-nourished. If you do not wish to walk the entire way, you can hire a rickshaw. The rickshaw costs about 100 rs per hour + 100 hours for the binoculars. It you are not much of a walker, this is a good option. The Rickshaw pullers are very knowledgeable about the birds too. And almost always give you the right details. We heard one rickshaw puller share minute details such as why the Ibis we were seeing wasn't a black Ibis, but instead a Glossy Ibis, and how the parrot we were seeing wasn't a parrot, but a parakeet. It was really impressive. So you can just hire a rickshaw and not go in for an additional guide. The first few kilometres inside the park is normal jungle. You see some really pretty songbirds and impressive birds of prey on this stretch. There are some trails in this stretch that lead one off the beaten track. If you decide to take these, make sure you are wearing full length trousers because the bushes can be thorny and there's always a possibility of snakes etc. Also, don't head too deep into the forest, because it is easy to lose your way. We had a little adventure of our own, which I will share in a separate post. At about half-way, you reach the canteen and the checkpost. After this, towards the right is the starting point for the boat ride. We could not experience this, but have heard good things about it. You can try it if you so wish. Also, after this, the wetlands start on both the sides of the track and you start seeing the waterbirds - both migratory and resident. Most of the birds we saw were resident, but if you head there in January or February, you will surely see many more migratory birds. To know more about the birds and other fauna we saw here, please go through the following posts: Birds of Prey Herons and Egrets Storks and Cranes Songbirds Smaller Waterbirds Non-Passerine Birds Non-Avian Creatures Birds we need help in identifying We managed to cover the entire length of the walk and back before the closing time of the park (5pm). One mistake that we had made was that we didn't pack any lunch with us and as a result were dead tired and hungry by the time we got back. We went straight to the hotel, checked in, and then crashed. we slept for a couple of hours and then took a bath and headed out for dinner. Our tiredness was gone and with it our work stress too. For dinner we opted for Chacha Chicken Chacha Franky. The food was just okay and we wished we had gone over to Hotel Om Sai again. It was only late in the night that we decided that we had had enough of the national park and the thought of going back again at sunrise did not seem as enticing anymore. So we decided to pack up and head to Fatehpur Sikri in the morning. That turned out to be a really &quot;interesting&quot; experience, and we will talk about it in another post. The entire trip lasted about 36 hours, but it refreshed us and has motivated us to try more such adventures. We highly recommend a trip to the Keoladeo National Park, and not only for the vast variety of birds you will see here, but also for the experience. This is a well-managed national park and will help you reconnect with nature and rejuvenate. If you need any other information, you can write to us at VJ@travellingcamera.com or leave a comment on this post and we will be happy to answer. " border="0" data-original-height="415" data-original-width="720" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uc3qUanyV_Y/XAASlEIe3pI/AAAAAAAA6Yk/v4Y5MZ6Joj05vwWINaFz_tgnnvFE-VAbwCPcBGAYYCw/s1600/Birds%2Bof%2BBharatpur%252C%2BRajasthan%252C%2BIndia-14.jpg" title="Our trip to the Keoladeo National Park || An Overview " /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"></span><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;">If you do not wish to walk the entire way, you can hire a rickshaw. The rickshaw costs about 100 rs per hour + 100 hours for the binoculars. It you are not much of a walker, this is a good option. The Rickshaw pullers are very knowledgeable about the birds too. And almost always give you the right details. We heard one rickshaw puller share minute details such as why the Ibis we were seeing wasn't a black Ibis, but instead a Glossy Ibis, and how the parrot we were seeing wasn't a parrot, but a parakeet. It was really impressive. So you can just hire a rickshaw and not go in for an additional guide.</span></span></div><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></div><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ryQRw6dMLDY/XAAS5KLfC6I/AAAAAAAA6Yg/H91W_qq2_ds6HcTP6_Nk5rzjmZNSiAcKgCPcBGAYYCw/s1600/Birds%2Bof%2BBharatpur%252C%2BRajasthan%252C%2BIndia-66.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><img alt="We had always planned of visiting Keoladeo National Park at Bharatpur, Rajasthan, but it never materialized. Until November 2018. Nights were getting colder and the afternoon Sun had started losing its edge. News of migratory birds arriving in India had started floating. The plan to visit the Bird Sanctuary was on spur of the moment, as most good plans are. Once we had decided, we had two days to prepare for our trip, which included booking the hotel, researching, planning the itinerary etc. The first thing we did was book a hotel at walking distance from the gate of the National Park. We found The Sunbird quite interesting. It was about 500 metres from the National Park and was also recommended by other bloggers. Then we packed the essentials, which included the following: 1) Comfortable Summer Clothes - long-sleeved, cotton, comfortable 2) Comfortable walking shoes 3) Sunglasses 4) Sunscreen 5) Binoculars 6) Camera and lenses 7) The last thing we put in the bag was our copy of A Pictorial Field Guide to the Birds of India, and I will tell you why we needed more time to pack the book in a while. The next thing we did was make sure our car was equipped for the longish drive (~180km) across the state border. We checked that the insurance was valid and the pollution check was up to date. We also made sure that that the petrol was topped up and the tires were fine. Ours is an old car (&gt;10 years) but has never given us trouble. We have clocked more than 1.3 lakhs kilometers on it and have also taken it on long drives. But we aren't seasoned highway drivers so extra precautions are needed. The last thing we did before heading out was that we went through the website Avibase, and marked out all the birds we may come across at the national park. At that time, we did this more out of excitement, but later found out that this was a really helpful activity. When we saw new birds at the sanctuary, we found it easier to identify them immediately. Almost all the time we were aware of what we were seeing, and what we should look forward to. Once we had marked the birds, we put the book back into our sack. We started the trip before dawn at around 5am. We took the expressway and then took the exit to the Hathras-Mathura Road. Then we took the Bharatpur-Mathura Road to reach the Keoladeo National Park in about 3 hours 30 minutes. Following is the route we followed. We reached Bharatpur at about 9 am. The hotel wasn't ready for us by then so we decided to have breakfast and head to the park. We only had one light backpack so luggage wasn't a problem. We discovered that breakfast at Hotel Sunbird was very expensive, so we headed to the nearby Hotel Om Sai and had some really nice parathas with Dahi there and then a cup of tea each. The food here was tasty, but the service was slow, so be prepared for that if you choose this option. From Hotel Om Sai, the entrance to the park was only about 300 metres. We reached there at about 10:30am and bought our tickets and then started our walk immediately. Most of our itinerary till now was not really final. For example, till the last moment, we were not sure whether we would be covering Fatehpur Sikri during this trip. We decided that we will go with the flow. And this was the best decision we made.The only thing we knew for sure was that we both had had a stressful time at work and wanted to walk it off. We knew that we would not be taking any ride to go into the park and would walk all the way - to and fro. While it worked for us, we should share that it is 5km one way to the Shiv Temple and it can get really tiring especially if the sun is out. So carry lots of water and energy bars to keep yourself well-nourished. If you do not wish to walk the entire way, you can hire a rickshaw. The rickshaw costs about 100 rs per hour + 100 hours for the binoculars. It you are not much of a walker, this is a good option. The Rickshaw pullers are very knowledgeable about the birds too. And almost always give you the right details. We heard one rickshaw puller share minute details such as why the Ibis we were seeing wasn't a black Ibis, but instead a Glossy Ibis, and how the parrot we were seeing wasn't a parrot, but a parakeet. It was really impressive. So you can just hire a rickshaw and not go in for an additional guide. The first few kilometres inside the park is normal jungle. You see some really pretty songbirds and impressive birds of prey on this stretch. There are some trails in this stretch that lead one off the beaten track. If you decide to take these, make sure you are wearing full length trousers because the bushes can be thorny and there's always a possibility of snakes etc. Also, don't head too deep into the forest, because it is easy to lose your way. We had a little adventure of our own, which I will share in a separate post. At about half-way, you reach the canteen and the checkpost. After this, towards the right is the starting point for the boat ride. We could not experience this, but have heard good things about it. You can try it if you so wish. Also, after this, the wetlands start on both the sides of the track and you start seeing the waterbirds - both migratory and resident. Most of the birds we saw were resident, but if you head there in January or February, you will surely see many more migratory birds. To know more about the birds and other fauna we saw here, please go through the following posts: Birds of Prey Herons and Egrets Storks and Cranes Songbirds Smaller Waterbirds Non-Passerine Birds Non-Avian Creatures Birds we need help in identifying We managed to cover the entire length of the walk and back before the closing time of the park (5pm). One mistake that we had made was that we didn't pack any lunch with us and as a result were dead tired and hungry by the time we got back. We went straight to the hotel, checked in, and then crashed. we slept for a couple of hours and then took a bath and headed out for dinner. Our tiredness was gone and with it our work stress too. For dinner we opted for Chacha Chicken Chacha Franky. The food was just okay and we wished we had gone over to Hotel Om Sai again. It was only late in the night that we decided that we had had enough of the national park and the thought of going back again at sunrise did not seem as enticing anymore. So we decided to pack up and head to Fatehpur Sikri in the morning. That turned out to be a really &quot;interesting&quot; experience, and we will talk about it in another post. The entire trip lasted about 36 hours, but it refreshed us and has motivated us to try more such adventures. We highly recommend a trip to the Keoladeo National Park, and not only for the vast variety of birds you will see here, but also for the experience. This is a well-managed national park and will help you reconnect with nature and rejuvenate. If you need any other information, you can write to us at VJ@travellingcamera.com or leave a comment on this post and we will be happy to answer. " border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="575" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ryQRw6dMLDY/XAAS5KLfC6I/AAAAAAAA6Yg/H91W_qq2_ds6HcTP6_Nk5rzjmZNSiAcKgCPcBGAYYCw/s1600/Birds%2Bof%2BBharatpur%252C%2BRajasthan%252C%2BIndia-66.jpg" title="Our trip to the Keoladeo National Park || An Overview " /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"></span><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;">The first few kilometres inside the park is normal jungle. You see some really pretty songbirds and impressive birds of prey on this stretch. There are some trails in this stretch that lead one off the beaten track. If you decide to take these, make sure you are wearing full length trousers because the bushes can be thorny and there's always a possibility of snakes etc. Also, don't head too deep into the forest, because it is easy to lose your way. We had a little adventure of our own, which I will share in a separate post.&nbsp;</span></div><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rFR5XATP7gg/XAAS7sccW7I/AAAAAAAA6Yc/eKDQbexHQCwW3NHOHfDTxFZMLgQ7g3HiwCPcBGAYYCw/s1600/Birds%2Bof%2BBharatpur%252C%2BRajasthan%252C%2BIndia-70.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><img alt="We had always planned of visiting Keoladeo National Park at Bharatpur, Rajasthan, but it never materialized. Until November 2018. Nights were getting colder and the afternoon Sun had started losing its edge. News of migratory birds arriving in India had started floating. The plan to visit the Bird Sanctuary was on spur of the moment, as most good plans are. Once we had decided, we had two days to prepare for our trip, which included booking the hotel, researching, planning the itinerary etc. The first thing we did was book a hotel at walking distance from the gate of the National Park. We found The Sunbird quite interesting. It was about 500 metres from the National Park and was also recommended by other bloggers. Then we packed the essentials, which included the following: 1) Comfortable Summer Clothes - long-sleeved, cotton, comfortable 2) Comfortable walking shoes 3) Sunglasses 4) Sunscreen 5) Binoculars 6) Camera and lenses 7) The last thing we put in the bag was our copy of A Pictorial Field Guide to the Birds of India, and I will tell you why we needed more time to pack the book in a while. The next thing we did was make sure our car was equipped for the longish drive (~180km) across the state border. We checked that the insurance was valid and the pollution check was up to date. We also made sure that that the petrol was topped up and the tires were fine. Ours is an old car (&gt;10 years) but has never given us trouble. We have clocked more than 1.3 lakhs kilometers on it and have also taken it on long drives. But we aren't seasoned highway drivers so extra precautions are needed. The last thing we did before heading out was that we went through the website Avibase, and marked out all the birds we may come across at the national park. At that time, we did this more out of excitement, but later found out that this was a really helpful activity. When we saw new birds at the sanctuary, we found it easier to identify them immediately. Almost all the time we were aware of what we were seeing, and what we should look forward to. Once we had marked the birds, we put the book back into our sack. We started the trip before dawn at around 5am. We took the expressway and then took the exit to the Hathras-Mathura Road. Then we took the Bharatpur-Mathura Road to reach the Keoladeo National Park in about 3 hours 30 minutes. Following is the route we followed. We reached Bharatpur at about 9 am. The hotel wasn't ready for us by then so we decided to have breakfast and head to the park. We only had one light backpack so luggage wasn't a problem. We discovered that breakfast at Hotel Sunbird was very expensive, so we headed to the nearby Hotel Om Sai and had some really nice parathas with Dahi there and then a cup of tea each. The food here was tasty, but the service was slow, so be prepared for that if you choose this option. From Hotel Om Sai, the entrance to the park was only about 300 metres. We reached there at about 10:30am and bought our tickets and then started our walk immediately. Most of our itinerary till now was not really final. For example, till the last moment, we were not sure whether we would be covering Fatehpur Sikri during this trip. We decided that we will go with the flow. And this was the best decision we made.The only thing we knew for sure was that we both had had a stressful time at work and wanted to walk it off. We knew that we would not be taking any ride to go into the park and would walk all the way - to and fro. While it worked for us, we should share that it is 5km one way to the Shiv Temple and it can get really tiring especially if the sun is out. So carry lots of water and energy bars to keep yourself well-nourished. If you do not wish to walk the entire way, you can hire a rickshaw. The rickshaw costs about 100 rs per hour + 100 hours for the binoculars. It you are not much of a walker, this is a good option. The Rickshaw pullers are very knowledgeable about the birds too. And almost always give you the right details. We heard one rickshaw puller share minute details such as why the Ibis we were seeing wasn't a black Ibis, but instead a Glossy Ibis, and how the parrot we were seeing wasn't a parrot, but a parakeet. It was really impressive. So you can just hire a rickshaw and not go in for an additional guide. The first few kilometres inside the park is normal jungle. You see some really pretty songbirds and impressive birds of prey on this stretch. There are some trails in this stretch that lead one off the beaten track. If you decide to take these, make sure you are wearing full length trousers because the bushes can be thorny and there's always a possibility of snakes etc. Also, don't head too deep into the forest, because it is easy to lose your way. We had a little adventure of our own, which I will share in a separate post. At about half-way, you reach the canteen and the checkpost. After this, towards the right is the starting point for the boat ride. We could not experience this, but have heard good things about it. You can try it if you so wish. Also, after this, the wetlands start on both the sides of the track and you start seeing the waterbirds - both migratory and resident. Most of the birds we saw were resident, but if you head there in January or February, you will surely see many more migratory birds. To know more about the birds and other fauna we saw here, please go through the following posts: Birds of Prey Herons and Egrets Storks and Cranes Songbirds Smaller Waterbirds Non-Passerine Birds Non-Avian Creatures Birds we need help in identifying We managed to cover the entire length of the walk and back before the closing time of the park (5pm). One mistake that we had made was that we didn't pack any lunch with us and as a result were dead tired and hungry by the time we got back. We went straight to the hotel, checked in, and then crashed. we slept for a couple of hours and then took a bath and headed out for dinner. Our tiredness was gone and with it our work stress too. For dinner we opted for Chacha Chicken Chacha Franky. The food was just okay and we wished we had gone over to Hotel Om Sai again. It was only late in the night that we decided that we had had enough of the national park and the thought of going back again at sunrise did not seem as enticing anymore. So we decided to pack up and head to Fatehpur Sikri in the morning. That turned out to be a really &quot;interesting&quot; experience, and we will talk about it in another post. The entire trip lasted about 36 hours, but it refreshed us and has motivated us to try more such adventures. We highly recommend a trip to the Keoladeo National Park, and not only for the vast variety of birds you will see here, but also for the experience. This is a well-managed national park and will help you reconnect with nature and rejuvenate. If you need any other information, you can write to us at VJ@travellingcamera.com or leave a comment on this post and we will be happy to answer. " border="0" data-original-height="441" data-original-width="720" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rFR5XATP7gg/XAAS7sccW7I/AAAAAAAA6Yc/eKDQbexHQCwW3NHOHfDTxFZMLgQ7g3HiwCPcBGAYYCw/s1600/Birds%2Bof%2BBharatpur%252C%2BRajasthan%252C%2BIndia-70.jpg" title="Our trip to the Keoladeo National Park || An Overview " /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"></span><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;">At about half-way, you reach the canteen and the checkpost. After this, towards the right is the starting point for the boat ride. We could not experience this, but have heard good things about it. You can try it if you so wish. Also, after this, the wetlands start on both the sides of the track and you start seeing the waterbirds - both migratory and resident. Most of the birds we saw were resident, but if you head there in January or February, you will surely see many more migratory birds.&nbsp;</span></span></div><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AVrFIuITD3U/XAATAcCXUzI/AAAAAAAA6Yo/uC0SFWGRb1oAOqa39RdvS0jTTsfmjRFjwCPcBGAYYCw/s1600/Birds%2Bof%2BBharatpur%252C%2BRajasthan%252C%2BIndia-81.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><img alt="We had always planned of visiting Keoladeo National Park at Bharatpur, Rajasthan, but it never materialized. Until November 2018. Nights were getting colder and the afternoon Sun had started losing its edge. News of migratory birds arriving in India had started floating. The plan to visit the Bird Sanctuary was on spur of the moment, as most good plans are. Once we had decided, we had two days to prepare for our trip, which included booking the hotel, researching, planning the itinerary etc. The first thing we did was book a hotel at walking distance from the gate of the National Park. We found The Sunbird quite interesting. It was about 500 metres from the National Park and was also recommended by other bloggers. Then we packed the essentials, which included the following: 1) Comfortable Summer Clothes - long-sleeved, cotton, comfortable 2) Comfortable walking shoes 3) Sunglasses 4) Sunscreen 5) Binoculars 6) Camera and lenses 7) The last thing we put in the bag was our copy of A Pictorial Field Guide to the Birds of India, and I will tell you why we needed more time to pack the book in a while. The next thing we did was make sure our car was equipped for the longish drive (~180km) across the state border. We checked that the insurance was valid and the pollution check was up to date. We also made sure that that the petrol was topped up and the tires were fine. Ours is an old car (&gt;10 years) but has never given us trouble. We have clocked more than 1.3 lakhs kilometers on it and have also taken it on long drives. But we aren't seasoned highway drivers so extra precautions are needed. The last thing we did before heading out was that we went through the website Avibase, and marked out all the birds we may come across at the national park. At that time, we did this more out of excitement, but later found out that this was a really helpful activity. When we saw new birds at the sanctuary, we found it easier to identify them immediately. Almost all the time we were aware of what we were seeing, and what we should look forward to. Once we had marked the birds, we put the book back into our sack. We started the trip before dawn at around 5am. We took the expressway and then took the exit to the Hathras-Mathura Road. Then we took the Bharatpur-Mathura Road to reach the Keoladeo National Park in about 3 hours 30 minutes. Following is the route we followed. We reached Bharatpur at about 9 am. The hotel wasn't ready for us by then so we decided to have breakfast and head to the park. We only had one light backpack so luggage wasn't a problem. We discovered that breakfast at Hotel Sunbird was very expensive, so we headed to the nearby Hotel Om Sai and had some really nice parathas with Dahi there and then a cup of tea each. The food here was tasty, but the service was slow, so be prepared for that if you choose this option. From Hotel Om Sai, the entrance to the park was only about 300 metres. We reached there at about 10:30am and bought our tickets and then started our walk immediately. Most of our itinerary till now was not really final. For example, till the last moment, we were not sure whether we would be covering Fatehpur Sikri during this trip. We decided that we will go with the flow. And this was the best decision we made.The only thing we knew for sure was that we both had had a stressful time at work and wanted to walk it off. We knew that we would not be taking any ride to go into the park and would walk all the way - to and fro. While it worked for us, we should share that it is 5km one way to the Shiv Temple and it can get really tiring especially if the sun is out. So carry lots of water and energy bars to keep yourself well-nourished. If you do not wish to walk the entire way, you can hire a rickshaw. The rickshaw costs about 100 rs per hour + 100 hours for the binoculars. It you are not much of a walker, this is a good option. The Rickshaw pullers are very knowledgeable about the birds too. And almost always give you the right details. We heard one rickshaw puller share minute details such as why the Ibis we were seeing wasn't a black Ibis, but instead a Glossy Ibis, and how the parrot we were seeing wasn't a parrot, but a parakeet. It was really impressive. So you can just hire a rickshaw and not go in for an additional guide. The first few kilometres inside the park is normal jungle. You see some really pretty songbirds and impressive birds of prey on this stretch. There are some trails in this stretch that lead one off the beaten track. If you decide to take these, make sure you are wearing full length trousers because the bushes can be thorny and there's always a possibility of snakes etc. Also, don't head too deep into the forest, because it is easy to lose your way. We had a little adventure of our own, which I will share in a separate post. At about half-way, you reach the canteen and the checkpost. After this, towards the right is the starting point for the boat ride. We could not experience this, but have heard good things about it. You can try it if you so wish. Also, after this, the wetlands start on both the sides of the track and you start seeing the waterbirds - both migratory and resident. Most of the birds we saw were resident, but if you head there in January or February, you will surely see many more migratory birds. To know more about the birds and other fauna we saw here, please go through the following posts: Birds of Prey Herons and Egrets Storks and Cranes Songbirds Smaller Waterbirds Non-Passerine Birds Non-Avian Creatures Birds we need help in identifying We managed to cover the entire length of the walk and back before the closing time of the park (5pm). One mistake that we had made was that we didn't pack any lunch with us and as a result were dead tired and hungry by the time we got back. We went straight to the hotel, checked in, and then crashed. we slept for a couple of hours and then took a bath and headed out for dinner. Our tiredness was gone and with it our work stress too. For dinner we opted for Chacha Chicken Chacha Franky. The food was just okay and we wished we had gone over to Hotel Om Sai again. It was only late in the night that we decided that we had had enough of the national park and the thought of going back again at sunrise did not seem as enticing anymore. So we decided to pack up and head to Fatehpur Sikri in the morning. That turned out to be a really &quot;interesting&quot; experience, and we will talk about it in another post. The entire trip lasted about 36 hours, but it refreshed us and has motivated us to try more such adventures. We highly recommend a trip to the Keoladeo National Park, and not only for the vast variety of birds you will see here, but also for the experience. This is a well-managed national park and will help you reconnect with nature and rejuvenate. If you need any other information, you can write to us at VJ@travellingcamera.com or leave a comment on this post and we will be happy to answer. " border="0" data-original-height="438" data-original-width="720" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AVrFIuITD3U/XAATAcCXUzI/AAAAAAAA6Yo/uC0SFWGRb1oAOqa39RdvS0jTTsfmjRFjwCPcBGAYYCw/s1600/Birds%2Bof%2BBharatpur%252C%2BRajasthan%252C%2BIndia-81.jpg" title="Our trip to the Keoladeo National Park || An Overview " /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"></span><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif;">To know more about the birds and other fauna we saw here, please go through the following posts:</span></span></div><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><a href="https://phototravelings.blogspot.com/2018/12/birds-of-prey-at-keoladeo-national-park.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Birds of Prey</a></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><a href="https://phototravelings.blogspot.com/2018/12/herons-egrets-at-keoladeo-national-park.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Herons and Egrets</a></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><a href="https://phototravelings.blogspot.com/2018/12/storks-and-cranes-at-bharatpur-birds-of.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Storks and Cranes</a></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><a href="https://phototravelings.blogspot.com/2018/12/songbirds-at-bharatpur-national-park-rajasthan.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Songbirds</a></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><a href="https://phototravelings.blogspot.com/2018/12/smaller-waterbirds-at-bharatpur-birds.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Smaller Waterbirds</a></span><br /><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><a href="https://phototravelings.blogspot.com/2018/12/non-passerine-birds-at-bharatpur-keoladeo-national-park.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Non-Passerine Birds</a></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><a href="https://phototravelings.blogspot.com/2018/12/non-avian-creatures-at-bharatpur-rajasthan.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Non-Avian Creatures</a></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><a href="https://phototravelings.blogspot.com/2018/12/help-identify-birds-of-keoladeo-national-park-bharatpur.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Birds we need help in identifying</a></span><br /><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8Yi9vGY3cL8/XAAS_LfvntI/AAAAAAAA6Y0/pygLCoPxkcAsevMUWD6Hd2OtJWWjmchdACPcBGAYYCw/s1600/Birds%2Bof%2BBharatpur%252C%2BRajasthan%252C%2BIndia-79.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><img alt="We had always planned of visiting Keoladeo National Park at Bharatpur, Rajasthan, but it never materialized. Until November 2018. Nights were getting colder and the afternoon Sun had started losing its edge. News of migratory birds arriving in India had started floating. The plan to visit the Bird Sanctuary was on spur of the moment, as most good plans are. Once we had decided, we had two days to prepare for our trip, which included booking the hotel, researching, planning the itinerary etc. The first thing we did was book a hotel at walking distance from the gate of the National Park. We found The Sunbird quite interesting. It was about 500 metres from the National Park and was also recommended by other bloggers. Then we packed the essentials, which included the following: 1) Comfortable Summer Clothes - long-sleeved, cotton, comfortable 2) Comfortable walking shoes 3) Sunglasses 4) Sunscreen 5) Binoculars 6) Camera and lenses 7) The last thing we put in the bag was our copy of A Pictorial Field Guide to the Birds of India, and I will tell you why we needed more time to pack the book in a while. The next thing we did was make sure our car was equipped for the longish drive (~180km) across the state border. We checked that the insurance was valid and the pollution check was up to date. We also made sure that that the petrol was topped up and the tires were fine. Ours is an old car (&gt;10 years) but has never given us trouble. We have clocked more than 1.3 lakhs kilometers on it and have also taken it on long drives. But we aren't seasoned highway drivers so extra precautions are needed. The last thing we did before heading out was that we went through the website Avibase, and marked out all the birds we may come across at the national park. At that time, we did this more out of excitement, but later found out that this was a really helpful activity. When we saw new birds at the sanctuary, we found it easier to identify them immediately. Almost all the time we were aware of what we were seeing, and what we should look forward to. Once we had marked the birds, we put the book back into our sack. We started the trip before dawn at around 5am. We took the expressway and then took the exit to the Hathras-Mathura Road. Then we took the Bharatpur-Mathura Road to reach the Keoladeo National Park in about 3 hours 30 minutes. Following is the route we followed. We reached Bharatpur at about 9 am. The hotel wasn't ready for us by then so we decided to have breakfast and head to the park. We only had one light backpack so luggage wasn't a problem. We discovered that breakfast at Hotel Sunbird was very expensive, so we headed to the nearby Hotel Om Sai and had some really nice parathas with Dahi there and then a cup of tea each. The food here was tasty, but the service was slow, so be prepared for that if you choose this option. From Hotel Om Sai, the entrance to the park was only about 300 metres. We reached there at about 10:30am and bought our tickets and then started our walk immediately. Most of our itinerary till now was not really final. For example, till the last moment, we were not sure whether we would be covering Fatehpur Sikri during this trip. We decided that we will go with the flow. And this was the best decision we made.The only thing we knew for sure was that we both had had a stressful time at work and wanted to walk it off. We knew that we would not be taking any ride to go into the park and would walk all the way - to and fro. While it worked for us, we should share that it is 5km one way to the Shiv Temple and it can get really tiring especially if the sun is out. So carry lots of water and energy bars to keep yourself well-nourished. If you do not wish to walk the entire way, you can hire a rickshaw. The rickshaw costs about 100 rs per hour + 100 hours for the binoculars. It you are not much of a walker, this is a good option. The Rickshaw pullers are very knowledgeable about the birds too. And almost always give you the right details. We heard one rickshaw puller share minute details such as why the Ibis we were seeing wasn't a black Ibis, but instead a Glossy Ibis, and how the parrot we were seeing wasn't a parrot, but a parakeet. It was really impressive. So you can just hire a rickshaw and not go in for an additional guide. The first few kilometres inside the park is normal jungle. You see some really pretty songbirds and impressive birds of prey on this stretch. There are some trails in this stretch that lead one off the beaten track. If you decide to take these, make sure you are wearing full length trousers because the bushes can be thorny and there's always a possibility of snakes etc. Also, don't head too deep into the forest, because it is easy to lose your way. We had a little adventure of our own, which I will share in a separate post. At about half-way, you reach the canteen and the checkpost. After this, towards the right is the starting point for the boat ride. We could not experience this, but have heard good things about it. You can try it if you so wish. Also, after this, the wetlands start on both the sides of the track and you start seeing the waterbirds - both migratory and resident. Most of the birds we saw were resident, but if you head there in January or February, you will surely see many more migratory birds. To know more about the birds and other fauna we saw here, please go through the following posts: Birds of Prey Herons and Egrets Storks and Cranes Songbirds Smaller Waterbirds Non-Passerine Birds Non-Avian Creatures Birds we need help in identifying We managed to cover the entire length of the walk and back before the closing time of the park (5pm). One mistake that we had made was that we didn't pack any lunch with us and as a result were dead tired and hungry by the time we got back. We went straight to the hotel, checked in, and then crashed. we slept for a couple of hours and then took a bath and headed out for dinner. Our tiredness was gone and with it our work stress too. For dinner we opted for Chacha Chicken Chacha Franky. The food was just okay and we wished we had gone over to Hotel Om Sai again. It was only late in the night that we decided that we had had enough of the national park and the thought of going back again at sunrise did not seem as enticing anymore. So we decided to pack up and head to Fatehpur Sikri in the morning. That turned out to be a really &quot;interesting&quot; experience, and we will talk about it in another post. The entire trip lasted about 36 hours, but it refreshed us and has motivated us to try more such adventures. We highly recommend a trip to the Keoladeo National Park, and not only for the vast variety of birds you will see here, but also for the experience. This is a well-managed national park and will help you reconnect with nature and rejuvenate. If you need any other information, you can write to us at VJ@travellingcamera.com or leave a comment on this post and we will be happy to answer. " border="0" data-original-height="417" data-original-width="720" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8Yi9vGY3cL8/XAAS_LfvntI/AAAAAAAA6Y0/pygLCoPxkcAsevMUWD6Hd2OtJWWjmchdACPcBGAYYCw/s1600/Birds%2Bof%2BBharatpur%252C%2BRajasthan%252C%2BIndia-79.jpg" title="Our trip to the Keoladeo National Park || An Overview " /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;">We managed to cover the entire length of the walk and back before the closing time of the park (5pm). One mistake that we had made was that we didn't pack any lunch with us and as a result were dead tired and hungry by the time we got back. We went straight to the hotel, checked in, and then crashed. we slept for a couple of hours and then took a bath and headed out for dinner. Our tiredness was gone and with it our work stress too. For dinner we opted for Chacha Chicken Chacha Franky. The food was just okay and we wished we had gone over to Hotel Om Sai again.&nbsp;</span><br /><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dGKQl3XJYso/XAATCELzbNI/AAAAAAAA6Y4/LSeLI4GxzHQXkOBohLl6LqaWNVjm5Z0awCPcBGAYYCw/s1600/Birds%2Bof%2BBharatpur%252C%2BRajasthan%252C%2BIndia-84.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><img alt="We had always planned of visiting Keoladeo National Park at Bharatpur, Rajasthan, but it never materialized. Until November 2018. Nights were getting colder and the afternoon Sun had started losing its edge. News of migratory birds arriving in India had started floating. The plan to visit the Bird Sanctuary was on spur of the moment, as most good plans are. Once we had decided, we had two days to prepare for our trip, which included booking the hotel, researching, planning the itinerary etc. The first thing we did was book a hotel at walking distance from the gate of the National Park. We found The Sunbird quite interesting. It was about 500 metres from the National Park and was also recommended by other bloggers. Then we packed the essentials, which included the following: 1) Comfortable Summer Clothes - long-sleeved, cotton, comfortable 2) Comfortable walking shoes 3) Sunglasses 4) Sunscreen 5) Binoculars 6) Camera and lenses 7) The last thing we put in the bag was our copy of A Pictorial Field Guide to the Birds of India, and I will tell you why we needed more time to pack the book in a while. The next thing we did was make sure our car was equipped for the longish drive (~180km) across the state border. We checked that the insurance was valid and the pollution check was up to date. We also made sure that that the petrol was topped up and the tires were fine. Ours is an old car (&gt;10 years) but has never given us trouble. We have clocked more than 1.3 lakhs kilometers on it and have also taken it on long drives. But we aren't seasoned highway drivers so extra precautions are needed. The last thing we did before heading out was that we went through the website Avibase, and marked out all the birds we may come across at the national park. At that time, we did this more out of excitement, but later found out that this was a really helpful activity. When we saw new birds at the sanctuary, we found it easier to identify them immediately. Almost all the time we were aware of what we were seeing, and what we should look forward to. Once we had marked the birds, we put the book back into our sack. We started the trip before dawn at around 5am. We took the expressway and then took the exit to the Hathras-Mathura Road. Then we took the Bharatpur-Mathura Road to reach the Keoladeo National Park in about 3 hours 30 minutes. Following is the route we followed. We reached Bharatpur at about 9 am. The hotel wasn't ready for us by then so we decided to have breakfast and head to the park. We only had one light backpack so luggage wasn't a problem. We discovered that breakfast at Hotel Sunbird was very expensive, so we headed to the nearby Hotel Om Sai and had some really nice parathas with Dahi there and then a cup of tea each. The food here was tasty, but the service was slow, so be prepared for that if you choose this option. From Hotel Om Sai, the entrance to the park was only about 300 metres. We reached there at about 10:30am and bought our tickets and then started our walk immediately. Most of our itinerary till now was not really final. For example, till the last moment, we were not sure whether we would be covering Fatehpur Sikri during this trip. We decided that we will go with the flow. And this was the best decision we made.The only thing we knew for sure was that we both had had a stressful time at work and wanted to walk it off. We knew that we would not be taking any ride to go into the park and would walk all the way - to and fro. While it worked for us, we should share that it is 5km one way to the Shiv Temple and it can get really tiring especially if the sun is out. So carry lots of water and energy bars to keep yourself well-nourished. If you do not wish to walk the entire way, you can hire a rickshaw. The rickshaw costs about 100 rs per hour + 100 hours for the binoculars. It you are not much of a walker, this is a good option. The Rickshaw pullers are very knowledgeable about the birds too. And almost always give you the right details. We heard one rickshaw puller share minute details such as why the Ibis we were seeing wasn't a black Ibis, but instead a Glossy Ibis, and how the parrot we were seeing wasn't a parrot, but a parakeet. It was really impressive. So you can just hire a rickshaw and not go in for an additional guide. The first few kilometres inside the park is normal jungle. You see some really pretty songbirds and impressive birds of prey on this stretch. There are some trails in this stretch that lead one off the beaten track. If you decide to take these, make sure you are wearing full length trousers because the bushes can be thorny and there's always a possibility of snakes etc. Also, don't head too deep into the forest, because it is easy to lose your way. We had a little adventure of our own, which I will share in a separate post. At about half-way, you reach the canteen and the checkpost. After this, towards the right is the starting point for the boat ride. We could not experience this, but have heard good things about it. You can try it if you so wish. Also, after this, the wetlands start on both the sides of the track and you start seeing the waterbirds - both migratory and resident. Most of the birds we saw were resident, but if you head there in January or February, you will surely see many more migratory birds. To know more about the birds and other fauna we saw here, please go through the following posts: Birds of Prey Herons and Egrets Storks and Cranes Songbirds Smaller Waterbirds Non-Passerine Birds Non-Avian Creatures Birds we need help in identifying We managed to cover the entire length of the walk and back before the closing time of the park (5pm). One mistake that we had made was that we didn't pack any lunch with us and as a result were dead tired and hungry by the time we got back. We went straight to the hotel, checked in, and then crashed. we slept for a couple of hours and then took a bath and headed out for dinner. Our tiredness was gone and with it our work stress too. For dinner we opted for Chacha Chicken Chacha Franky. The food was just okay and we wished we had gone over to Hotel Om Sai again. It was only late in the night that we decided that we had had enough of the national park and the thought of going back again at sunrise did not seem as enticing anymore. So we decided to pack up and head to Fatehpur Sikri in the morning. That turned out to be a really &quot;interesting&quot; experience, and we will talk about it in another post. The entire trip lasted about 36 hours, but it refreshed us and has motivated us to try more such adventures. We highly recommend a trip to the Keoladeo National Park, and not only for the vast variety of birds you will see here, but also for the experience. This is a well-managed national park and will help you reconnect with nature and rejuvenate. If you need any other information, you can write to us at VJ@travellingcamera.com or leave a comment on this post and we will be happy to answer. " border="0" data-original-height="415" data-original-width="720" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dGKQl3XJYso/XAATCELzbNI/AAAAAAAA6Y4/LSeLI4GxzHQXkOBohLl6LqaWNVjm5Z0awCPcBGAYYCw/s1600/Birds%2Bof%2BBharatpur%252C%2BRajasthan%252C%2BIndia-84.jpg" title="Our trip to the Keoladeo National Park || An Overview " /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: small;">It was only late in the night that we decided that we had had enough of the national park and the thought of going back again at sunrise did not seem as enticing anymore. So we decided to pack up and head to Fatehpur Sikri in the morning. That turned out to be a really "interesting" experience, and we will talk about it in another post.&nbsp;</span></span><br /><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9o89_6L-xYw/XAATGhDBwDI/AAAAAAAA6Y0/ZaPR7isACU0zzJYkx4GRYYMmYoimns_mgCPcBGAYYCw/s1600/Birds%2Bof%2BBharatpur%252C%2BRajasthan%252C%2BIndia-95.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><img alt="We had always planned of visiting Keoladeo National Park at Bharatpur, Rajasthan, but it never materialized. Until November 2018. Nights were getting colder and the afternoon Sun had started losing its edge. News of migratory birds arriving in India had started floating. The plan to visit the Bird Sanctuary was on spur of the moment, as most good plans are. Once we had decided, we had two days to prepare for our trip, which included booking the hotel, researching, planning the itinerary etc. The first thing we did was book a hotel at walking distance from the gate of the National Park. We found The Sunbird quite interesting. It was about 500 metres from the National Park and was also recommended by other bloggers. Then we packed the essentials, which included the following: 1) Comfortable Summer Clothes - long-sleeved, cotton, comfortable 2) Comfortable walking shoes 3) Sunglasses 4) Sunscreen 5) Binoculars 6) Camera and lenses 7) The last thing we put in the bag was our copy of A Pictorial Field Guide to the Birds of India, and I will tell you why we needed more time to pack the book in a while. The next thing we did was make sure our car was equipped for the longish drive (~180km) across the state border. We checked that the insurance was valid and the pollution check was up to date. We also made sure that that the petrol was topped up and the tires were fine. Ours is an old car (&gt;10 years) but has never given us trouble. We have clocked more than 1.3 lakhs kilometers on it and have also taken it on long drives. But we aren't seasoned highway drivers so extra precautions are needed. The last thing we did before heading out was that we went through the website Avibase, and marked out all the birds we may come across at the national park. At that time, we did this more out of excitement, but later found out that this was a really helpful activity. When we saw new birds at the sanctuary, we found it easier to identify them immediately. Almost all the time we were aware of what we were seeing, and what we should look forward to. Once we had marked the birds, we put the book back into our sack. We started the trip before dawn at around 5am. We took the expressway and then took the exit to the Hathras-Mathura Road. Then we took the Bharatpur-Mathura Road to reach the Keoladeo National Park in about 3 hours 30 minutes. Following is the route we followed. We reached Bharatpur at about 9 am. The hotel wasn't ready for us by then so we decided to have breakfast and head to the park. We only had one light backpack so luggage wasn't a problem. We discovered that breakfast at Hotel Sunbird was very expensive, so we headed to the nearby Hotel Om Sai and had some really nice parathas with Dahi there and then a cup of tea each. The food here was tasty, but the service was slow, so be prepared for that if you choose this option. From Hotel Om Sai, the entrance to the park was only about 300 metres. We reached there at about 10:30am and bought our tickets and then started our walk immediately. Most of our itinerary till now was not really final. For example, till the last moment, we were not sure whether we would be covering Fatehpur Sikri during this trip. We decided that we will go with the flow. And this was the best decision we made.The only thing we knew for sure was that we both had had a stressful time at work and wanted to walk it off. We knew that we would not be taking any ride to go into the park and would walk all the way - to and fro. While it worked for us, we should share that it is 5km one way to the Shiv Temple and it can get really tiring especially if the sun is out. So carry lots of water and energy bars to keep yourself well-nourished. If you do not wish to walk the entire way, you can hire a rickshaw. The rickshaw costs about 100 rs per hour + 100 hours for the binoculars. It you are not much of a walker, this is a good option. The Rickshaw pullers are very knowledgeable about the birds too. And almost always give you the right details. We heard one rickshaw puller share minute details such as why the Ibis we were seeing wasn't a black Ibis, but instead a Glossy Ibis, and how the parrot we were seeing wasn't a parrot, but a parakeet. It was really impressive. So you can just hire a rickshaw and not go in for an additional guide. The first few kilometres inside the park is normal jungle. You see some really pretty songbirds and impressive birds of prey on this stretch. There are some trails in this stretch that lead one off the beaten track. If you decide to take these, make sure you are wearing full length trousers because the bushes can be thorny and there's always a possibility of snakes etc. Also, don't head too deep into the forest, because it is easy to lose your way. We had a little adventure of our own, which I will share in a separate post. At about half-way, you reach the canteen and the checkpost. After this, towards the right is the starting point for the boat ride. We could not experience this, but have heard good things about it. You can try it if you so wish. Also, after this, the wetlands start on both the sides of the track and you start seeing the waterbirds - both migratory and resident. Most of the birds we saw were resident, but if you head there in January or February, you will surely see many more migratory birds. To know more about the birds and other fauna we saw here, please go through the following posts: Birds of Prey Herons and Egrets Storks and Cranes Songbirds Smaller Waterbirds Non-Passerine Birds Non-Avian Creatures Birds we need help in identifying We managed to cover the entire length of the walk and back before the closing time of the park (5pm). One mistake that we had made was that we didn't pack any lunch with us and as a result were dead tired and hungry by the time we got back. We went straight to the hotel, checked in, and then crashed. we slept for a couple of hours and then took a bath and headed out for dinner. Our tiredness was gone and with it our work stress too. For dinner we opted for Chacha Chicken Chacha Franky. The food was just okay and we wished we had gone over to Hotel Om Sai again. It was only late in the night that we decided that we had had enough of the national park and the thought of going back again at sunrise did not seem as enticing anymore. So we decided to pack up and head to Fatehpur Sikri in the morning. That turned out to be a really &quot;interesting&quot; experience, and we will talk about it in another post. The entire trip lasted about 36 hours, but it refreshed us and has motivated us to try more such adventures. We highly recommend a trip to the Keoladeo National Park, and not only for the vast variety of birds you will see here, but also for the experience. This is a well-managed national park and will help you reconnect with nature and rejuvenate. If you need any other information, you can write to us at VJ@travellingcamera.com or leave a comment on this post and we will be happy to answer. " border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="503" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9o89_6L-xYw/XAATGhDBwDI/AAAAAAAA6Y0/ZaPR7isACU0zzJYkx4GRYYMmYoimns_mgCPcBGAYYCw/s1600/Birds%2Bof%2BBharatpur%252C%2BRajasthan%252C%2BIndia-95.jpg" title="Our trip to the Keoladeo National Park || An Overview " /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: small;">The entire trip lasted about 36 hours, but it refreshed us and has motivated us to try more such adventures. We highly recommend a trip to the Keoladeo National Park, and not only for the vast variety of birds you will see here, but also for the experience. This is a well-managed national park and will help you reconnect with nature and rejuvenate. If you need any other information, you can write to us at VJ@travellingcamera.com or leave a comment on this post and we will be happy to answer.&nbsp;</span></span></span></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script async src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script>
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Apart from these, there were several other birds that we saw. We have already talked in details about most of them. Click on the following links to access all our posts about the birds at Keoladeo National Park: Birds of Prey Herons and Egrets Storks and Cranes Songbirds Smaller Waterbirds Non-Avian Creatures Birds we need help in identifying In this post we will talk in details about the non-passerine birds we have not covered so far, while also mentioning the ones that we have already discussed." border="0" data-original-height="352" data-original-width="720" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EuNejfj_oRc/XAASvEC-5xI/AAAAAAAA6Ug/PkzuomkrPl8SKD4xchf6eOWhO-ACWuurQCLcBGAs/s1600/Birds%2Bof%2BBharatpur%252C%2BRajasthan%252C%2BIndia-43.jpg" title="Non-Passerine birds at Bharatpur || Birds of Keoladeo National Park"></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Ibises and Herons</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br>We have already talked about the <a href="https://phototravelings.blogspot.com/2018/12/songbirds-at-bharatpur-national-park-rajasthan.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">birds belonging to the order passeriforme, or the songbirds, </a>at Keoladeo National Park. Apart from these, there were several other birds that we saw. We have already talked in details about most of them. Click on the following links to access all our posts about the birds at Keoladeo National Park:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><a href="https://phototravelings.blogspot.com/2018/12/birds-of-prey-at-keoladeo-national-park.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Birds of Prey</a></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><a href="https://phototravelings.blogspot.com/2018/12/herons-egrets-at-keoladeo-national-park.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Herons and Egrets</a></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><a href="https://phototravelings.blogspot.com/2018/12/storks-and-cranes-at-bharatpur-birds-of.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Storks and Cranes</a></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><a href="https://phototravelings.blogspot.com/2018/12/songbirds-at-bharatpur-national-park-rajasthan.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Songbirds</a></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><a href="https://phototravelings.blogspot.com/2018/12/smaller-waterbirds-at-bharatpur-birds.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Smaller Waterbirds</a></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><a href="https://phototravelings.blogspot.com/2018/12/non-avian-creatures-at-bharatpur-rajasthan.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Non-Avian Creatures</a></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><a href="https://phototravelings.blogspot.com/2018/12/help-identify-birds-of-keoladeo-national-park-bharatpur.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Birds we need help in identifying</a></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">In this post we will talk in details about the non-passerine birds we have not covered so far, while also mentioning the ones that we have already discussed.</span></div></div><a href="http://phototravelings.blogspot.com/2018/12/non-passerine-birds-at-bharatpur-keoladeo-national-park.html#more"></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script async src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script>
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</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/ANQS/~4/VTMdCUsEHxg" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>1Bharatpur, Rajasthan, India27.216981 77.48951499999998327.1605 77.408833999999985 27.273462000000002 77.570195999999981http://phototravelings.blogspot.com/2018/12/non-passerine-birds-at-bharatpur-keoladeo-national-park.htmlSmaller Waterbirds at Bharatpur || Birds of Keoladeo National Parkhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/ANQS/~3/EGCon_hTjxc/smaller-waterbirds-at-bharatpur-birds.htmlBharatpurBird PhotographyBird WatchingBirdingCommon CootCommon MoorhencormorantsGrey-Headed SwamphenibisKeoladeo National ParkkingfisherlapwingLesser Whistling DuckOriental Darternoreply@blogger.com (Vibha Malhotra)Fri, 28 Dec 2018 19:06:14 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036234607292296397.post-4995342939806526564<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;trebuchet ms&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"></span></span></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; letter-spacing: normal; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; orphans: 2; padding: 6px; text-align: center; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><br></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-C3r3QKaIvqI/XAASr5zbdMI/AAAAAAAA6T4/Nw0gYfPUQvM9pud_0UCG_TsTW_TsebZ6QCLcBGAs/s1600/Birds%2Bof%2BBharatpur%252C%2BRajasthan%252C%2BIndia-35.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="There&#39;s so much variety of birds in Keoladeo National Park that I can go on and on about the sheer variety of birds we saw there. It was certainly a joy and a learning experience. One activity that I did before we went to Bharatpur that helped us sight and identify birds during our trip was that we went through the website List of Birds at Keoladeo National Park and marked them in our copy of A Pictorial Field Guide to Birds of India. We also read a bit about these birds. This ensured that these birds were on the top of our mind when we visited Bharatpur and we could quickly mark them in our list. If you are planning to visit a place like Keoladeo National Park, it is recommended that you do some research before you head there so that you can make the most of your trip. White-throated Kingfisher. We have already talked about Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns and also about Storks and Cranes that we saw at keoladeo National Park. In this post, we will talk about all other waterbirds we sighted here. Let&#39;s start with one of the most common waterbirds, except cattle egret of course, that we can see around us even in urban areas. It is the White-throated Kingfisher. This beautiful bird is often found solitary, sitting on overhead power lines close to waterbodies in cities. We saw several of these birds in Keoladeo National Park, but only a couple were close enough to be clicked. Common Moorhen (Juvenile). Another waterbird that we saw almost as soon as we reached the wetlands was the Moorhen, a very common member of the rail family. In the above picture, you can see a couple of Juveniles swimming around. I first thought that these were females, however, upon reading further I found that males and females are almost indistinguishable in Moorhens. It is the juveniles that have brownish plumage. Full grown moorhens have deep brown wings with an almost black neck and body. Common Moorhen - full grown You can see full-grown moorhens in the above photograph. Another interesting fact about Moorhens is that the males of this species is also known as a moorhen and not a moorcock. A moorcock is a completely different bird. Moorhens usually form a monogamous pair and are territorial while breeding. Each pair builds several nests in its territory and each nest may contain 4-12 eggs, laid at the rate of one egg per day. Common Sandpiper Very close to the colony of Moorhens, we spotted this lone Common Sandpiper on a bark close to the waterbody. This is unusual because these are gregarious birds and are often seen in large flocks. The bird feeds on worms and molluscs and may even catch insects during flight. This was one of the few migratory birds that we saw at Bharatpur. Common Coot Common Coot was another migratory bird that we saw at Keoladeo National Park. This duck-like member of the rail family is also as territorial as the Moorhen, and more so during the breeding season. When not breeding, these birds form large flocks to stay safe. Common Coots do not make good parents when there is scarcity of food, because in such conditions, Common Coots bite their babies that beg for food to keep them quite. Sometimes babies may end up being killed because of this. Common Coot Both male and female Common Coots look alike, They are almost completely black with the exception of a white shield on their forehead and beak. The black is less pronounced in younger birds and they also lack the white shield. The black plumage develops at around 4-5 month of age. Both make and females are aggressive when it comes to protecting their nests and, when compared to other members of rail family, are less shy. Cormorants Cormorants are a common sight in almost all wetlands and are excellent divers. They use their webbed feet and wings to propel themselves when under water. They feed mostly on fish and have adapted to both saltwater and freshwater habitats. Keoladeo is home to Little Cormorant, Indian Cormorant, and Great Cormorant, and we were lucky enough to spot all. We will talk about the differences between these three types of cormorant a little later. Lesser Whistling Duck The Lesser Whistling Duck is also known as the Indian Whistling Duck, and are common aquatic birds in the Indian Subcontinent and South-East Asia. These birds usually feed during the night and can be found sunning themselves during the day. They sleep while standing, their neck curled to keep the sun away from their eyes. Males and Females are are alike in appearance. These ducks are resident at the Keoladeo National Park. Ibises - Black-headed and Glossy We saw two types of Ibises at the Keoladeo National Park. Of them, the black-headed Ibis is the resident species. It is often confused with the white Ibis though its black neck and beak stand in stark contrast with its overall white plumage. Male and female are identical. During the breeding season, some Ibises may develop a black tuft of feathers on the tail. Ibises have adapted themselves to both natural and manmade waterbodies and are highly versatile. Lesser Whistling Ducks in the foreground, Ibises in the back The Glossy Ibis is a migrant species at the Keoladeo National Park. It can be seen keeping company with the black-headed Ibises, and is often mistaken as a black Ibis. It is a highly nomadic bird and birds may disperse after breeding. They feast mostly on aquatic insects and crustaceans and occasionally also on fish, lizards and other small aquatic animals. Aquatic birds are often seen in close company with different types of birds. In the above photograph, you can see black-headed and Glossy Ibises in company with Lesser Whistling Ducks and even a couple of egrets. Little Cormorant This bird with almost entirely black body is the little cormorant. It is slightly smaller than the Indian Cormorant and mostly forages alone or in loose groups of a few individuals. Unlike the Indian Cormorant, the little cormorant lacks a pointed head profile. The little cormorant is found in India, Bangladesh, Srilanka, Pakistan and Nepal. It is not found in the Himalayas though some solitary individuals have been sighted in Ladakh. Grey-headed Swamphen in the foreground; Common moorhens in the back This bird was earlier known as the Purple Swamphen, but the species has now been subdivided into 6 species, among them the Grey-headed Swamphen, which is found in the Indian Subcontinent. Now the Purple Swamphen is considered as a superspecies, whereas the each of the 6 sub-divisions have been elevated to the status of a full species. The male has an elaborate courtship display where it bobs up and down all the while holding weeds in its beak. It would be interesting to watch I am sure. But we were not so lucky. Great Cormorants The Great Cormorants are big birds, but their sizes may vary greatly depending upon the region they are from. These birds can be seen perched on trees around waterbodies in large groups. These birds have adapted themselves to a wide variety of habitats including saltwater and freshwater wetlands. Great Cormorants indulge in long-term pairing and one pair may continue to use the same nest year-after-year. Oriental Darter Oriental Darter bird is also known as the Snake Bird because of its long thin neck and the way it appears when it dives and swims in the water. Oriental Darter hunts with its body submerged and only the neck visible above the water. It spears the fish with this pointed beak and then brings it on the surface. It is often seen on rocks on the edges of wetlands, with its wings spread, sunning itself. Indian Cormorant The Indian Cormorant is also known as the Indian Shag and is mostly found in Indian Subcontinent. It is a mid-size cormorant which has a dark copper brown plumage. It has a long narrow beak that ends in a hook. Its head is slightly domed and the eye is blue. Male and Female Indian Cormorants are similar, but juveniles and non-breeding adults are lighter brown than the breeding individuals. Red-Wattled Lapwing The Red-Wattled Lapwing is a large plover that is commonly seen and heard in urban habitats as well. It&#39;s call that sounds like did-he-do-it can be heard commonly during the day and night. This is an alarm call that warns about the presence of humans or animals around. These birds are incapable of perching and are mostly seen on ground. Their chicks immediately after hatching start following the adults around for feeding. There are so many birds that we saw but could not click at Keoladeo National Park. And there were so many beautiful scenes of peaceful co-habitation among species that we found difficult to express through photographs. We saw feral cattle driving away herons and storks, but then simply letting them be. It looked like a giant playground for these different animals. But appearances are often deceptive and we know that the ultimate question is of survival. There is violence beneath the surface, and that is the reality, whether we like it or not. " border="0" data-original-height="406" data-original-width="720" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-C3r3QKaIvqI/XAASr5zbdMI/AAAAAAAA6T4/Nw0gYfPUQvM9pud_0UCG_TsTW_TsebZ6QCLcBGAs/s1600/Birds%2Bof%2BBharatpur%252C%2BRajasthan%252C%2BIndia-35.jpg" style="cursor: move;" title="Smaller Waterbirds at Bharatpur || Birds of Keoladeo National Park"></a></div></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px; padding-top: 4px; text-align: center;"><div style="margin: 0px;">Lesser Whistling Duck</div></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;trebuchet ms&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;">There&#39;s so much variety of birds in Keoladeo National Park that I can go on and on about the sheer variety of birds we saw there. It was certainly a joy and a learning experience. One activity that I did before we went to Bharatpur that helped us sight and identify birds during our trip was that we went through the website <a href="https://avibase.bsc-eoc.org/checklist.jsp?region=INnwrj01&amp;list=howardmoore&amp;region=INnwrj01&amp;list=howardmoore" target="_blank">List of Birds at Keoladeo National Park</a> and marked them in our copy of <a href="https://www.amazon.in/Birds-India-Bikram-Grewal/dp/9380070225/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1546012302&amp;sr=1-3&amp;keywords=Birds+of+India" target="_blank">A Pictorial Field Guide to Birds of India</a>. We also read a bit about these birds. This ensured that these birds were on the top of our mind when we visited Bharatpur and we could quickly mark them in our list. If you are planning to visit a place like Keoladeo National Park, it is recommended that you do some research before you head there so that you can make the most of your trip. </span></div></div><a href="http://phototravelings.blogspot.com/2018/12/smaller-waterbirds-at-bharatpur-birds.html#more"></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script async src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script>
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</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/ANQS/~4/EGCon_hTjxc" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>0http://phototravelings.blogspot.com/2018/12/smaller-waterbirds-at-bharatpur-birds.htmlStorks and Cranes at Bharatpur || Birds of Keoladeo National Parkhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/ANQS/~3/rnuy5IhxeGk/storks-and-cranes-at-bharatpur-birds-of.htmlBharatpurBird PhotographyBird SanctuaryBird WatchingBirdingBirds of Indiablack-headed storkKeoladeo National ParkPainted storkresident birdswooly necked storknoreply@blogger.com (Vibha Malhotra)Wed, 26 Dec 2018 20:33:33 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036234607292296397.post-3494765844634854098<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"></span></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8Yi9vGY3cL8/XAAS_LfvntI/AAAAAAAA6W8/1y42CB6SoBAxGv0t25rvYrEYTOF_HQpRACLcBGAs/s1600/Birds%2Bof%2BBharatpur%252C%2BRajasthan%252C%2BIndia-79.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Usually, it is the charm of migratory birds that pulls a bird lover to the Keoladeo National Park. However, for us, it was dual motivation. Despite our age-old love for birds, we have only recently started pursuing birding as part of our regular travels. And small songbirds, in particular, fascinate us. However, when we reached Keoladeo National Park, we quickly realized that it was the larger storks, egrets, and herons that are going to be the highlight of the day. Painted Storks Circling the Sky And we were excited to hear that quite a few of them were present then (November 2018). The guides and the rickshaw-wallahs were going on and on about &quot;bahut saari chidiyan hain is saal to&quot;. So when we saw the first muster of storks, we were obviously excited. It is worth noting that the wetlands are a few kilometers away from the entrance of the national park. And almost at the entrance, we were able to spot a muster circling in the sky in the distance. Wooly-necked Stork (slightly right from the center) The first stork that we saw was the Wooly-necked stork. We were only able to spot this big bird with our powerful Nikon binoculars, and that too by chance. It stood next to a raft of lesser whistling ducks lazing around one of the very first waterbodies we came across. And we chanced upon it while scanning through them. This is a mid-sized stork with almost entirely black body with a hint of coppery-purple on the fore-neck. It has a black head and a feathery white neck, which gives this stork its name. This stork will usually be seen alone, a single individual watching out for prey, along the edges of a wetland. Painted stork about to land of a branch The one stork that could not be ignored in Keoladeo National Park was the painted stork. These storks have made colonies at the most prominent spot in the sanctuary and like any other birds in a brood, you hear these birds much before you see them. These are beautiful storks with a pink bill, an orange face and pink and orange watercolor like storks on the wings, giving the storks their name. Their wings when seen from below are almost completely black with white stripes that converge diagonally. Painted stork in flight If you find it difficult to differentiate between a stork and a crane and a heron, you should know that you are not the only one. It is very difficult to make these birds out separately, more so a stork and a crane. A heron is easily distinguishable because it often retracts its neck in flight in a S-shape. Both cranes and storks hold their necks out straight. Storks, however, have a heavier bill than those of cranes. You can search for Sarus crane on the internet and compare the bill with those of the painted stork in this picture. Also, storks are normally less talkative than cranes, only making low moans and clattering bills, unlike cranes that have a whole range of calls. A Pair of Painted Storks Painted storks are monogamous, which means that they mate for life. They usually build large, platform-like nests on trees, along with other waders, and usually lay about 5 eggs in a clutch. In India, their breeding season starts from mid-August and can go on till up to April. Survival rate of chicks is higher in the ones that are born earlier in a breeding season, while the ones born closer to winters, are less likely to survive. These birds have been classified as Not-Threatened. There are hundreds of pairs in Keoladeo National park. Almost fully grown babies of a painted stork standing in the nest Painted stork babies have greyish plumage which may change to brownish as they grow into juveniles. In the picture above, you can see some juvenile painted storks who are yet to leave their nests. These storks are still being fed by their parents at this stage. It is strange to see these big birds standing, waiting for their parents to bring them food. They appear like spoiled human teenagers. A colony of painted storks Adult painted storks in a colony. As you can see, these are larger storks and despite their sizes, have perfected the art of taking off and landing without disturbing nests or other birds around them. You can find a number of individuals resting on tree tops, and not really doing much for long periods of time. A pair of painted storks with new-born babies In the picture above, you can see newly hatched babies of the storks between the two adults. In order to feed their babies, parents regurgitate fish and other water creatures they have managed to catch. because of the way these birds need to contort their necks to regurgitate the food, the process seems like a kind of dance. Two painted storks in-flight with one black-necked stork Here&#39;s the third stork we saw at Keoladeo National Park, though this one only from a distance and always in flight. Among the three storks in the above picture, you will see that one is different. It has white and black wings and a black neck. This is a black-necked stork. This is another stork that is classified as Not Threatened and is a resident bird in India. We saw only one pair in Keoladeo National Park. In Thailand, we saw many of these storks in rural paddy fields. Black-necked stork in flight The beak of this stork too is heavier than that of a crane, but a little slimmer than the painted stork. This bird is also thought to be territorial while feeding. These birds have long-term pair bonds which may last for life. As compared to the painted stork, these birds are more secretive and often nest in isolation. Painted storks flying in V-formation In the picture above, we can see painted storks flying in a V-formation. When we saw these birds, and also the herons and egrets and ducks, we assumed that these were migratory. However, upon further research it turned out that all water birds we saw during our trip to Keoladeo National Park are resident and do not fly long distances at all. In fact, the only migratory birds we saw were the some of smaller songbirds. I guess this means that we need to visit the park again, may be in January in order to see the migratory ducks and geese. This gives us another excuse to head out. :)" border="0" data-original-height="417" data-original-width="720" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8Yi9vGY3cL8/XAAS_LfvntI/AAAAAAAA6W8/1y42CB6SoBAxGv0t25rvYrEYTOF_HQpRACLcBGAs/s1600/Birds%2Bof%2BBharatpur%252C%2BRajasthan%252C%2BIndia-79.jpg" title="Storks and Cranes at Bharatpur || Birds of Keoladeo National Park"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;">Painted storks flying in V-formation<br><div><br></div></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Usually, it is the charm of migratory birds that pulls a bird lover to the Keoladeo National Park. However, for us, it was dual motivation. Despite our age-old love for birds, we have only recently started pursuing birding as part of our regular travels. 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</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/ANQS/~4/H13t_rtsi5k" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>0Monterey, CA, USA36.6002378 -121.8946760999999736.4982708 -122.05603759999997 36.702204800000004 -121.73331459999997http://phototravelings.blogspot.com/2018/12/monterey-bay-national-marine-sanctuary-exploration-centre.htmlChristmas Decor & Lighting around Redwood City Downtown, San Francisco Bay Areahttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/ANQS/~3/nmga8QOg_3g/christmas-decor-in-redwood-city-california.htmlBay AreaCaliforniaChristmasChristmas GiftChristmas LightsChristmas SongsChristmas TreeiPhone8PlusMobilegiriNight PhotographyPacific OceanRedwood CitySan Francisconoreply@blogger.com (VJ Sharma)Wed, 09 Jan 2019 02:46:29 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036234607292296397.post-8422917153450368278<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XRrUWG1TEMQ/XByg8Ua0vcI/AAAAAAAA6k8/7sdDXaWSw3UsE1XJ3mirkoLbnZcL3Hb1wCLcBGAs/s1600/Christmas%2Bdecor%2Baround%2BRedwood%2BCity%2BDowntown%252C%2BSan%2BFrancisco%2BBay%2BArea6.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><img alt="Christmas is one of the best times of the year in San Francisco Bay Area and many of it&#39;s downtowns like Redwood City, San Carlos, Paulo Alto, Mountain View, San Jose etc. Not only that, lot of restaurant, pubs and bars do special arrangements for folks to celebrate the festive season. This blog-post shares some of the photographs of Redwood City Downtown. " border="0" data-original-height="771" data-original-width="1280" height="384" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XRrUWG1TEMQ/XByg8Ua0vcI/AAAAAAAA6k8/7sdDXaWSw3UsE1XJ3mirkoLbnZcL3Hb1wCLcBGAs/s640/Christmas%2Bdecor%2Baround%2BRedwood%2BCity%2BDowntown%252C%2BSan%2BFrancisco%2BBay%2BArea6.jpeg" title="Christmas decor around Redwood City Downtown, San Francisco Bay Area" width="640"></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Christmas is one of the best times of the year in San Francisco Bay Area and many of it&#39;s downtowns like Redwood City, San Carlos, Paulo Alto, Mountain View, San Jose etc. Not only that, lot of restaurant, pubs and bars do special arrangements for folks to celebrate the festive season. This blog-post shares some of the photographs of Redwood City Downtown. </span></div></div><a href="http://phototravelings.blogspot.com/2018/12/christmas-decor-in-redwood-city-california.html#more"></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script async src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script>
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</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/ANQS/~4/nmga8QOg_3g" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>2Redwood City, CA, USA37.485215200000013 -122.2363548000000237.28367870000001 -122.55907830000001 37.686751700000016 -121.91363130000002http://phototravelings.blogspot.com/2018/12/christmas-decor-in-redwood-city-california.htmlHelp us identify these birds we saw at Bharatpur || Birds of Keoladeo National Park http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/ANQS/~3/VhpDtR5o9x8/help-identify-birds-of-keoladeo-national-park-bharatpur.htmlBharatpurBird PhotographyBird WatchingBirdingHawk CuckooKeoladeo National ParkOriental magpie-robinPurple SunbirdRed-Vented BulbulSandpipernoreply@blogger.com (Vibha Malhotra)Thu, 20 Dec 2018 19:08:33 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036234607292296397.post-3773356358188850062<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"></span></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GrX13tMHA-w/XAASjZJpAiI/AAAAAAAA6SI/SNgazTEtjHQYmOpIQmEF7BnBgUxl4e5QwCLcBGAs/s1600/Birds%2Bof%2BBharatpur%252C%2BRajasthan%252C%2BIndia-103.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="We tried our best. We did research before the trip, and also spent hours searching the internet and our copy of Birds of India. But we were still not able to establish the identity of a few birds. It may be because the photograph was too unclear or the bird was too quick or may be because it had its back towards us. In some cases, the photographs are clear, but we still aren&#39;t sure of the identity of a few birds. We would be very grateful, if you could help us with these remaining birds. It would set our minds at ease. This bird was hopping around in low thorny bushes and making tiny peeps. VJ tried to chase it for quite some time, but this was the only picture that he managed. The bird is facing away from us and its head is in the shade. But one can make out orange brown body and an orange vent or may be the lower body. This was a tiny bird. Common Sandpiper? I am nearly sure that this is a Common Sandpiper, but the beak looks slightly different, longer may be. It was perched near the wetlands and didn&#39;t move much. What I find surprising is that the birds that are named &quot;Common Something...&quot; are not so common anymore. Consider the Common Sparrow for example. It is definitely sad. Some kind of a swift? Or a Robin? Or a Silverbill? From the shape of the head and the wings, this bird appears to be some type of a swift. Or However, I may be wrong. We just caught a glimpse of this. From the bill, it appears to be the Silverbill. And by the way it holds its tail up, it seems to be a Robin. I am not sure. In fact I am totally confused. So kindly help solve this dilemma. Another bird I have seen for the first time. At first I thought it was some bird of prey. But it does not seem to be. It looks like it is a Hawk Cuckoo, commonly known as the papeeha. And in some areas and languages, the Brain Fever Bird, because of its call that sounds like &quot;Brain Fever&quot; to some people. But on closer inspection, it looks different from a hawk cuckoo. This one may be a red-vented bulbul, though in this photograph, neither the red vent, nor the crest on the head is visible. However, I have seen pictures similar to this bird on the internet that have been captioned as the Red-Vented Bulbul. Anyway, the bird looks awfully familiar otherwise as well. Please help identify. About this bird, I am quite confident that it is an Oriental Magpie-Robin, the female of the species. This bird was perched on a tree just outside our cottage at our resort, the Sunbird and singing continuously. I am so glad I was able to capture this picture. It came out quite clear, so the bird is easier to identify. However, if I am wrong, please correct me. Juvenile Purple Sunbird? This seems to be a Purple Sunbird, Juvenile Male, which has just started growing its breeding plumage. A sunbird can typically be identified by its thin, long beak. Full-grown males are usually the easiest to identify. If this is indeed a Juvenile Purple Sunbird, this is the first time I saw one. Would appreciate if you could help confirm. Thanks to all our readers for reading this far. Some posts from Keoladeo are yet to come. Believe me, we haven&#39;t yet talked about the most famous residents of the park. So please expect at least a couple of posts about birds and a couple about the park itself and our experience of it. " border="0" data-original-height="413" data-original-width="720" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GrX13tMHA-w/XAASjZJpAiI/AAAAAAAA6SI/SNgazTEtjHQYmOpIQmEF7BnBgUxl4e5QwCLcBGAs/s1600/Birds%2Bof%2BBharatpur%252C%2BRajasthan%252C%2BIndia-103.jpg" title="Help us identify these birds we saw at Bharatpur|| Birds of Keoladeo National Park "></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;">Juvenile Purple Sunbird?<br><div><br></div></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;">We tried our best. We did research before the trip, and also spent hours searching the internet and our copy of <a href="https://www.amazon.in/gp/product/9380070225/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1" target="_blank">Birds of India</a>. But we were still not able to establish the identity of a few birds. It may be because the photograph was too unclear or the bird was too quick or may be because it had its back towards us. In some cases, the photographs are clear, but we still aren&#39;t sure of the identity of a few birds. We would be very grateful, if you could help us with these remaining birds. It would set our minds at ease. </span></div></div><a href="http://phototravelings.blogspot.com/2018/12/help-identify-birds-of-keoladeo-national-park-bharatpur.html#more"></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script async src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script>
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</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/ANQS/~4/4f11haq9J4o" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>0Auroville, Tamil Nadu, India12.0052821 79.81286490000002211.9431571 79.732183900000024 12.0674071 79.893545900000021http://phototravelings.blogspot.com/2018/12/in-spotlight-nishat-rehman-inspiring.htmlHerons and Egrets at Keoladeo National Park || Waterbirds and Waders at Bharatpurhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/ANQS/~3/UZmuz175Y4A/herons-egrets-at-keoladeo-national-park.htmlBharatpurBird PhotographyBird SanctuaryBird WatchingBirdingCattle EgretCinnamon BitternCranesGreat EgretGrey HeronIntermediate EgretKeoladeo National ParkPurple HeronStorksnoreply@blogger.com (VJ Sharma)Mon, 17 Dec 2018 17:47:55 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036234607292296397.post-2017722191419382253<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"></span></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: justify;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dGKQl3XJYso/XAATCELzbNI/AAAAAAAA6XU/QerH23W_nak2WJlJHo8abl3pxUUTiKX2wCLcBGAs/s1600/Birds%2Bof%2BBharatpur%252C%2BRajasthan%252C%2BIndia-84.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><img alt="We were definitely fortunate when it comes to the number of Herons and Egrets we were able to sight during our visit to the Keoladeo National Park in November. However, at that time, we did not know which was which. These two birds are so similar when it comes to their behavior that it takes an expert to identify them separately. We referred to our birding companion - A Pictorial Field Guide to Birds of India. However, I am sure we have made some mistakes in case of a few birds. In case you can spot any, please do point them out. We would be eternally grateful. Great Egrets.Both Herons and Egrets, and also the Bitterns, belong to the family Ardeidae. Though some argue that these are actually same birds with the only differences being that Egrets usually have white or buff plumage and develop distinctive white plumes during the breeding season. Otherwise, both these birds seek the same kind of habitat - wetlands. They breed in trees close to the wetlands, and they fly with their necks retracted, unlike storks and cranes who fly with their necks outstretched. Grey Heron in Flight. Experts are still undecided about what makes a heron, a heron and an egret, an egret. So much so that though these birds are classified under separate genera - Ardea and Egretta - the only marked difference in the definition of these genera is the size. Ardea consists of larger of the Herons whereas Egretta consists of the smaller ones. Though the size difference is often indistinct. Both the birds typically have a large wingspan and look very graceful in flight. Great Egret in Flight. You will often see these birds standing still with one leg raised and their necks outstretched carefully watching out for prey to come close enough so that they can snap it up with a quick movement of their neck and beaks. These birds are carnivorous and feed mainly on fish, frogs, lizards, and molluscs. Some herons, such as the cattle egret, often move away from the wetlands and follow cattle. These egrets feed on the insects that are disturbed by the movement of cattle in bushes. Juvenile Purple Heron(?) in the foreground with Great Egrets in the Distance. Another aspect that is unique about Herons is that they have powder down. These peculiar down feathers that often disintegrate into a powdery substance are thought to be of special significance to these birds because of their wet habitat and damp surroundings. It is also believed that these birds use the powder to preen and coat the feathers that cover the rest of their body. It is supposed to protect these feathers from slime and dirt. Purple Heron. It took us a while to associate these tall, graceful birds with the little cattle egrets we are used to seeing in the city. Initially I thought that these were cranes. However, when upon further research I discovered that though cranes and herons may look alike at a glance, they are indeed two very different birds. While Herons belong to the order Pelecaniformes, Cranes are part of the Gruiformes order. Unlike Herons who hold their necks in an &quot;S&quot; shape and completely retract them during flight, cranes old their necks straight. Herons have longer beaks and necks than cranes, though cranes typically are bigger in size. Indian Pond Heron. We were unfortunately not able to spot any cranes during our visit to Keoladeo. Cranes that are supposed to flock in Keoladeo during winters are Siberian Crane, Sarus Crane, Demoiselle Crane, and Common Crane. Of these, Siberian Crane does not visit India any more. A single pair of these critically endangered birds was last seen in Keoladeo National Park in 2002. Since then there is no recorded sighting of these birds in India. This is sad. If you think you have seen a Siberian crane during your visit to Keoladeo National Park, you are either mistaken or unbelievably fortunate and on the verge of being famous. Grey Heron keeping company with Black-Headed and Glossy Ibises. Herons and Egrets keep company with other water birds such as ducks, coots, waterhens etc. You will often spot one or two individuals standing tall among a flock of other smaller birds. In the above photograph, a grey heron is seen peacefully existing with the much smaller ibises. The ibises in this picture are the black-necked Ibis and the Glossy Ibis, which are often mistaken as white Ibis and Black Ibis, respectively. Though the black-necked Ibis is nearly threatened, they were a common sight in Keoladeo National Park. Grey Heron up close. The dotted line running down then neck of a grey heron creates an illusion of stitch marks and you may be forgiven if you confuse the bird with a stuff toy. From a distance and also at various stages of this heron&#39;s life, it may resemble the Great Egret quite a bit. However, two of the most distinctive identifying characteristics of the Egret are its dark legs and yellow beaks, which are also almost always easily identifiable from a distance, unless the legs are hidden behind the bushes or under water. Juvenile Cinnamon Bittern. A smaller member of the Ardeidae family, the bittern is classified into a separate subfamily Botaurinae. Typically smaller than the other herons, bitterns also exhibit slightly different behavior patterns. Bitterns are smaller and plumper than a typical Heron. They also have shorter necks, though they too can retract and elongate their necks. Unlike Herons who patiently wait for their prey to wander close enough, bitterns, and also pond herons, at times are known to chase down their prey. This kind of active hunting is not seen in other Herons. The bittern seen above has a similar plumage to the Indian Pond Heron (scroll up to see), but has a cinnamon colored underbelly as opposed to a white one in the pond heron. Grey Heron with Cattle Egret (?). In the photograph above, you can see a Grey Heron in close vicinity of a cattle egret. While structurally, both the birds seem similar, there are clear differences that can help you distinguish one from the other. While the Heron (on the left) has light-colored legs, the egret has darker, almost black, legs. Also, the beak in case of a Heron is pinkish, whereas an egret has a yellow beak. Both these birds, in the photograph above, are quite interested in something that is happening on their left. Intermediate Egret (?). This looks like a cattle egret though I cannot be sure. It&#39;s neck is too short for a great egret, though admittedly the bird looks a bit bigger than the egrets we see in the city. So may be it is an intermediate Egret. I will leave it to the experts to judge. However, such a picture of an egret standing still at the edge of water looks deceptively peaceful. I also found out what is known as the bagula in India (bagula bhagat for its unique habit of standing with one leg folded) is the same bird as the Great Egret. Purple Heron with Great Egret in the distance. Here are two of the larger birds in the same frame. The bird in the foreground is the purple heron and the one in the far distance is the great egret. You can see the thick &quot;S&quot; shaped neck of the Great Egret, while the purple heron up close has a slender neck, though this bird too can retract its neck when it so feels like. We were really grateful to spot these graceful birds in their natural habitat. The Keoladeo National Park is one of the very few walled wetlands where migratory and resident birds are safe from human interference. Cattle Egret. The sheer variety of birds at Keoladeo National Park is overwhelming. More than 400 different species have been observed here. Of those, we were only able to see a handful. At the time, we thought some of these herons and egrets and storks were migratory, but it turns out that they are all resident. The only migratory birds we saw were the smaller ones. The park is already lively, and I wonder how much more lively it would be once the migratory birds arrive. Anyhow, I think February would be a good time for another visit. " border="0" data-original-height="415" data-original-width="720" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dGKQl3XJYso/XAATCELzbNI/AAAAAAAA6XU/QerH23W_nak2WJlJHo8abl3pxUUTiKX2wCLcBGAs/s1600/Birds%2Bof%2BBharatpur%252C%2BRajasthan%252C%2BIndia-84.jpg" title="Herons and Egrets at Keoladeo National Park || Waterbirds and Waders at Bharatpur"></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Grey Heron with Cattle Egret (?)</span><br><div><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br></span></div></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">We were definitely fortunate when it comes to the number of Herons and Egrets we were able to sight during our visit to the Keoladeo National Park in November. 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